Question

Give an example of any acid fit for human consumption and mention its chemical formula.

Answer 1

1. Generally weak and organic acids are human consumable. They come from either plants or animals and also they are the part of our day to day food items.
2. An acid that is fit for human consumption is Lactic acid, which is found in curd and other dairy products.
3. It is an organic acid, which is formed when certain food undergo fermentation.
4. The chemical formula of Lactic acid is ${\mathbf{C}}_{\mathbf{3}}{\mathbf{H}}_{\mathbf{6}}{\mathbf{O}}_{\mathbf{3}}$.
5. It is also found in baked goods, pickled vegetables, fermented soy products etc.
6. Lactic acid helps in boost our health by strengthening our immune system.