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What acid is in citrus fruits?

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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 :)

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amino acids (citrus) and benzensulfuric acid

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citric citric acid

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Oranges have a high citric acid content.

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Citric acid is found in oranges.

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citric acid

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