Along with salt and spices, vinegar is used as a seasoning in various fish and meat dishes, as well as a preservative for foods such as pickles. Vinegar isn't the only thing used for its acidity in cuisine; fruit juices with a sharp, sour flavor such as lemons, sudachi (a small, round, green, Japanese citrus fruit), and kabosu (another type of Japanese citrus fruit) are also used for cuilnary purposes.