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12 Best Substitutes For Lemon Juice

Renee' Groskreutz
Looking for a great substitute for lemon juice? We might have the list you're looking for—everything from lime juice, vinegar, citric acid, white wine, and more.
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients
  

  • Lime Juice — 1:1 ratio
  • Vinegar — 1/2 to 2/3 t for 1 t lemon juice
  • Citric Acid — 1/4 t for 1 T lemon juice
  • White Wine — 1/2 t for 1 t lemon juice
  • Cream Of Tartar — 1/2 t for 1 t lemon juice
  • Orange Juice — 1:1 ratio adjust if needed
  • Tamarind Paste — 1 t for 1 T lemon juice
  • Yogurt — 2 to 3 t for 1 t lemon juice
  • Pomegranate Juice — 1: ratio
  • Pineapple Juice — 1:1 ratio
  • Grapefruit Juice — 1:1 ratio adjust if needed
  • Buttermilk — 1:1 ratio adjust if needed

Instructions
 

  • Replace lemon juice with one of our 12 suggested options. 
  • Use one of the above ratios when substituting for lemon juice in a recipe.
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