Question

List names of acids present in fruits and vegetables?

Answer 1

Acid:

• Acid is known as any substance that is water-soluble and has a sour taste
• They usually change the color of certain indicators e.g., blue litmus paper changes to red with acid.
• Also, acids react with some metals to liberate hydrogen whereas reacting with bases to form salts.

Acids present in fruits and vegetables:

• Acids can be found in several forms in a variety of fruits and vegetables.
• Food acids are the only acids known that can be consumed and which are responsible for the sharpness of any food's flavor.
• Most of the acids found in vegetables are also found in fruits, but vegetables are less acidic in nature, which makes them a potentially safer source of key acids in case if we suffer from acid reflux or high stomach acidity.
• List names of acids present in fruits and vegetables: Benzoic acid(Cranberries, Prunes, and Plums), Citric Acid( Lemon, Orange), Malic Acid(Apple), Tartaric Acid(Grapes, Pineapples, Potatoes, Carrots), etc.

Hence, the above mentioned is the list of names of acids present in fruits and vegetables.