Question

Where is glycolic acid formed?

Answer 1

Formation of Glycolic acid:

1. Natural sources of glycolic acid include sugarcane, sugar beets, pineapple, cantaloupe, and unripe grapes.
2. An enzymatic biochemical procedure can also be used to make glycolic acid, which uses less energy.
3. An alpha hydroxy acid is a glycolic acid (AHA).
4. It's in the same family as lactic, tartaric, and citric acids.