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Citric acid is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative/conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, and therefore occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.
Citric acid is a commodity chemical, and more than a million tonnes are produced every year by fermentation. It is used mainly as an acidifier and as a flavoring.
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∙ 13y agoAcids foods are a type of polyprotic acids because they donate more than one proton per acid molecule.
2 types of polyprotic acids: diprotic (donate 2 protons) and triprotic (donates 3 protons).
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Is toothpaste acidic or basic?
Toothpaste is basic because acids in foods you eat, wear down your teeth.
Are most foods acids or bases?
There's a variety of acids and bases in food, you can not actually categorize food as acidic or alkalizing accurately As a Health Fact, one's diet should be about 70%-80% of Alkalizing foods and 20%-30% of Acidic foods. Alkalizing Fruits: Lemon Lime Avocado Tomato Grapefruit Watermelon (is neutral because of its massive water content) Rhubarb Acid Forming Foods: - Meats - Dairy Products - All fruits except for the few listed above Alkalizing Foods: - Vegetables I guess more than half are acidic
Is glutamine acidic?
No. Glutamic acid and Aspartic acid are acidic amino acids while Histidine, Arginine and Lysine are basic amino acids.
Why does milk and citrus acids react?
Milk is basic and citrus acids are acidic, therefore they react.
What are disadvantages of acids?
Some acids are very acidic therefore it can cause damage to our skin, funitures.... etc
What foods are acids used in?
Pickles are acidic foods.
Is amino acid is acid?
Amino acids are, as the name suggests, both amines (basic) and acids (acidic, of course). They fall into the category of compounds known as zwitterions: chemicals that have an acidic part and a basic part in the same molecule.
Is toothpaste acidic or basic?
Toothpaste is basic because acids in foods you eat, wear down your teeth.
What are two commonly acids used in homes?
Believe it or not, almost everything we eat or drink is acidic. Some foods are relatively strong acids such as lemon juice or vinegar. Others are only very mildly acidic, such as milk.
Are juices acids?
Most fruit juices are slightly acidic. Rule of thumb (for foods; don't use it for random chemicals): if it tastes sour, it's probably acidic.
Which foods are made in copper vessels?
Many foods can be made in copper vessels. The only foods that you should avoid making in copper vessels is acidic foods. The copper and acids react and can ruin the food.
What other products have acidic acids?
products that have acidic acids are products such as: gentlemens bits and hats
Are most foods acids or bases?
There's a variety of acids and bases in food, you can not actually categorize food as acidic or alkalizing accurately As a Health Fact, one's diet should be about 70%-80% of Alkalizing foods and 20%-30% of Acidic foods. Alkalizing Fruits: Lemon Lime Avocado Tomato Grapefruit Watermelon (is neutral because of its massive water content) Rhubarb Acid Forming Foods: - Meats - Dairy Products - All fruits except for the few listed above Alkalizing Foods: - Vegetables I guess more than half are acidic
What part of an acids chemical formula is responsible for its acidic properties?
Hydrogen ions give acids their acidic properties.
What do acidic foods have?
I cannot fathom how you thought of this question, so I cannot answer it. Next time, do not accidentally a part of the information. It makes our lives harder.
Which macromolecule is the source of amino acids?
AnswerThey come from acidic foods, like oranges. Protein is a link of amino acids. Therefore when you eat any protein, your body will break it down into singular amino acids which become available for in the cytoplasm for your body to make new proteins. Yes oranges can be a source, but it has nothing to do with acidity.
Are proteins acids?
hi dear.....! we cant say that proteins are always acidic. it depends on the kind of amino acids they are made up of. if it contains more acidic aminoacids , then it is acidic.
