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Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons and limes. It is gluten free because it is not derived from gluten-containing grains like wheat, barley, or rye.

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Does citric acid contain gluten?

Citric acid comes from fruits, mainly... And gluten is found in grain-based products. In the States citric acid is pretty much made from corn. "Well over 90% of the citric acid produced in the U.S. is made via the fermentation of corn-derived glucose or dextrose, according to The Freedonia Group. Elsewhere, the feeds include wheat-derived sugars, cane sugar, sugar beets and molasses." http://www.purchasing.com/article/CA624878.html


Are strawberries acid free?

Yes, they contain phenolic acid! Incorrect !!! No, since they contain citric acid.


Do strawberrys have citric acid?

No, strawberries do not naturally contain citric acid. They have malic acid and citric acid.


Why is citric acid a weak acid?

Citric acid is considered to be a weak acid.


What is the word form for citric acid?

Citric and acid ARE words, so the word form is citric acid!


What acid is in citrus fruits?

The acid found in citrus fruits is called the citric acid and can provide a sour taste and helps fight of predators with its sting when it gets into your eyes so the acid in citrus fruit is citric :)


Is citric acid malleable?

Citric acid is not malleable.


What is the name of the acid in lemons?

There are two acids in lemons; - #1 citric acid and #2 ascorbic acid (vitamin 'C').


Is a lemon a citric acid?

Lemon is not a citric acid but it chiefly contains citric acid!


Explain why solid citric acid does not conduct electricity but a solution of citric acid in water does?

Solid citric acid does not conduct electricity because it lacks free-moving ions to carry the electric current. In contrast, when citric acid is dissolved in water, it dissociates into charged particles (ions) that can move freely in the solution, allowing it to conduct electricity.


Does a avocado have citric acid?

No, it has fatty acids but not citric (citric = citrus)


What acids are in lemon juice?

Lemon juice contains approximately 1.44 grams per ounce of citric acid.