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PH values greater than 7 are alkaline, not acidic. Anything outside the PH range of 4.6-7.5 are generally considered safe. A food with a PH of 7.5 is safe to leave at room temperature, but you would want to be fairly certain it's not any lower. Especially if you plan to serve it.

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