Question

what gives candies a citric taste?

Answer 1

Answer:

"Like all acids, citric acid yields hydrogen ions that activate the tongue's sour taste receptors," they said. Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits, but to utilize it in candies it must be commercially produced.

Answer 2

Citric acid yields hydrogen ions that activate the tongue's sour taste receptors," they said.

Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits for eg: lemon, orange , but to utilize it in candies it must be commercially produced.

citric fruits also have good amount of vitamin C