Question

food become acidic in the stomach?

Answer 1

Stomach acid does not digest protein. Rather, it activates an enzyme called pepsinogen which then becomes pepsin that is secreted by the stomach wall. ... Pure stomach acid has a pH of 1.8 when it first enters the stomach, but is quickly diluted in the presence of food.

Answer 2

Food doesnt get acidic in stomach , its the digestive juice such as HCL secreted by stomach which gives it a acidic medium