acidulated
adjective
acid·u·lat·ed
ə-ˈsi-jə-ˌlā-təd 
cooking
: made somewhat acidic especially by the addition of a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar
We poached salmon in a court bouillon—most commonly, acidulated water seasoned with mirepoix.—
Michael Ruhlman
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Core and cut into medium dice the unpeeled pears and immediately place in the acidulated water.
—cleveland, 4 Aug. 2020
While still cutting the apples, place the finished apple wedges in a bowl of acidulated water (add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to water) to prevent oxidation.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2017
Each line cook takes off the tops, peels them, and then turns them in acidulated water.
—Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 20 Apr. 2017
cleveland, 4 Aug. 2020
While still cutting the apples, place the finished apple wedges in a bowl of acidulated water (add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to water) to prevent oxidation.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2017
Each line cook takes off the tops, peels them, and then turns them in acidulated water.
—Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 20 Apr. 2017
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