Question

Which acid is present in Apple?

Answer 1

• In Apples, mainly $80\mathrm{to}90\%$ of organic acids are Malic acids.
• The name malic acid is derived from the Latin word 'Malum' which means Apple.
• It is a dicarboxylic acid that is sour and is used in food additives.
• It is used in skincare products as it helps in skin hydrating, removing dead skin cells and improving skin texture.
• Other than apples, Malic acid is present in fruits such as apricots, cherries, grapes, peaches, pears, etc.
• The structure of malic acid is shown below:

Hence, Malic acid is present in Apples.