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Yes, they are two different compounds ascorbic acid is another name for vitamin- C while citric acid is not a vitamin.

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Can you substitute citric acid for ascorbic acid in canning tomatoes?

No, citric acid and ascorbic acid have different effects on food preservation. Citric acid helps regulate acidity levels while ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant. It's best to use the recommended acid for canning tomatoes to ensure safety and quality.


For allergy reasons is ascorbic acid citrus?

Citrus fruits contain both citric acid and ascorbic acid.


What is the name of the acid in lemons?

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


Why didn't the squeezed limes work to prevent scurvy?

it is the ascorbic or citric acid a the ascorbic comes from vitamin c or the citric acid from the fruit which gives it the sour taste


What acid does mango contain?

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What acid is found in orange juice?

Citric acid Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)


How much citrus acid in a tomato?

Tomatoes contain ascorbic acid, but not citric acid.


Citric acid is the scientific name of the vitc?

No, citric acid is not the scientific name of vitamin C. Vitamin C's scientific name is ascorbic acid. Citric acid is a different compound commonly found in fruits like lemons and oranges.


How do they make candy sour?

they put in small amounts of acid, such as citric acid, malic acid, and ascorbic acid.


Is citric acid vitamin c?

Citric acid is not the same as vitamin C. Citric acid is a weak organic acid commonly found in citrus fruits, while vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for human health and found in many fruits and vegetables.


Is orange juice a acid?

Yes; it contains citric acid.also ascorbic acid (vitamin C).


Is citric acid in lime juice?

Yes, as is ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and many other things.