Which organic acid is an abundant natural constituent found in tamarind and unripe mangoes?
ABenzoic acid
BOxalic acid
CFormic acid
DTartaric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Tartaric acid
Tartaric acid imparts the characteristic tangy flavor found prominently within unripe mangoes and tamarind.
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