Skip to content
Why?Play Why?

Food

Why lemons are so sour?

Lemons contain a natural chemical called citric acid. This acid is very strong and creates the sour taste you feel when you eat a lemon.

⭐ Bonus fact: All citrus fruits, like oranges and limes, have citric acid, but lemons have more than most!

More food facts

Why? answers kids' biggest “why” questions with short, true and fun facts. Start exploring