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Acids Present in Fruits and Vegetables UPSC PSC Science Notes

The following are essential acids that are found in Fruits and Vegetables:


Acetic acid: 

Pickles and Vinegar are rich in Acetic acid.


Citric acid:

Lemons and oranges are rich sources of Citric acid.


Benzoic acid:

Benzoic acid is used in food preservation.  Strawberries are rich in Benzoic acid.


Malic acid: 

Apple is a rich source of Malic Acid, which is why it is also known as Apple Acid. Malic acid makes apples sour. 


Oxalic acid: 

Tomato is a rich source of Oxalic Acid. Oxalic acid makes tomatoes sour. Oxalic acid is mainly found in green leafy vegetables. 


Tartaric acid: 

Tartaric Acid acids are found abundantly in grapes, tamarind, and bananas. It is used in manufacturing baking powder.


Lactic Acid: 

Lactic Acid is present in Sour Milk and curd. Accumulation of Lactic Acid in muscle leads to fatigue.


Carbonyl Acid:

Carbonyl Acid is found in Soft Drink and Soda Water.


Butyric Acid:

Butter smells foul due to the presence of Butyric Acid.


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