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Which acid is present in grapes?


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Organic acid:

  • An organic acid is a chemical compound with acidic properties.
  • The most common organic acid is a carboxylic acid that contains -COOH carboxyl group.

Acid in grapes:

  • The acid that is present in grapes is Tartaric acid as well as L-malic acid.
  • Tartaric acid is used to give acidic flavor to grapes.
  • This acid plays a vital role in maintaining the pH in juices containing grapes.
  • The structure of Tartaric acid is given below:

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