Question

What is tartaric acid ? ? ?​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes, but also in bananas, tamarinds, and citrus. Its salt, potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, develops naturally in the process of fermentation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tartaric Acid is an organic acid is found in many vegetables and fruits such as bananas, grapes, but also in bananas, citrus, and tamarinds. It is also known as 2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid or Racemic acid. It is used to generate carbon dioxide. It is a diprotic aldaric acid which is crystalline white.

It is widely used in the field of pharmaceuticals. High dose of tartaric acid can lead to paralysis or death.

Uses of Tartaric Acid

• It is used to improve the taste of oral medications
• It is used to chelate metal ions such as magnesium and calcium
• It is used in recipes as a leavening agent along with baking soda
• It is used as an antioxidant
• It is as one of the important acids in wine
• It is used in foods to give a sour taste
• It is sometimes used to induce vomiting
• It is used to make silver mirrors
• In its ester form, it is used in the dyeing of textiles
• It is used in the tanning of leather
• It is used in candies
• In its cream form, it is used as a stabilizer in food