Question

Which of the following acids are edible?(1)Citric acid (2) Tartaric acid(3)Hydrochloric acid(4)Carbonic acid *
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(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1,2 and 4 only
(c) 1 ,2 and 3 only
(d) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

1,2 and 4 only =(b)

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Answer 2

Option (b) 1, 2, and 4 only Citric acid, Tartaric acid, and Carbonic acid - These are the edible acids.

Explanation:

• Citric acid, Tartaric acid, and Carbonic acid are the edible acids or food acids among the following options.
• Carbonic acid is found in all carbonated drinks and it is responsible for the fizz while opening those drinks.
• It is a weak acid and has a small amount of $CO_{2}$ in it.
• Citric acid and Tartaric acid are the naturally occurring fruit acids.

Some of the edible acids and their sources are given below:

1. Citric acid - Lemon
2. Tartaric acid - Grapes
3. Malic acid - Apple
4. Lactic acid - Milk and curd
5. Oxalic acid - Tomato

These acids have both antioxidant and preservation properties contributing to the goodness of a food product.