Can Lemons replace limes in cooking?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

It depends on the recipe. If it calls for limes, then you shoulf use limes just to be safe. Using a different ingredient can change the outcome of the recipe. It might undo all of your hard work. Dx

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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What do lemons and limes grow off of?

Lemons and limes both grow from trees.

How are limes and lemons alike?

They are both citrus fruits with similar appearance and similar uses in cooking and making drinks.

Are limes baby lemons?

No, they are different fruit.

Do limes make better batteries than lemons?

Yes limes do make better batteries than lemons

Which one sinks lemon or limes?

Limes sink and lemons float.

Which is more acidic lemons or limes?

Lemons are generally more acidic than limes. Lemons have a pH level of around 2-2.6, while limes have a pH level of around 2-2.8.

Are lemons and limes a strong acid?

Do limes and lemons come from the same tree?

no limes come from lime trees lemons come from lemon trees.

Do limes have pits?

Yes, but there are different types of limes and a couple of them don't have pits

Are Limes in Brazil?

Yes, we have limes in Brazil. Except what north Americans call limes we call lemons.

What is a group with oranges and lemons and limes?

citrus

Can limes be substituted with lemons in cocktails?

Yes if you like limes better. Enjoy your cocktail!