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General Knowledge · Q450

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 450

Q450

Citric acid is present in free form in

A.
Tamarind
B.
Milk
C.
Apple
D.
Lemon
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Lemons, oranges, limes, and other citrus fruits naturally possess high concentrations of citric acid. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste. In fact, Citric acid was first isolated in 1784 by the chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, who crystallized it from lemon juice.