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Question by  Allison28 (6)

What is tartaric acid and what is it used for?

 
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Answer by  serling77 (10)

Tartaric acid occurs naturally in various foods, like bananas, and it is found in wine. It is used in certain foods to enhance sour taste.

 
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Answer by  DisneyDiva (18)

It's added to foods to make them sour. It is found in fruits and also in wine, and is also an antioxidant. It's a muscle toxin, which could paralyze or kill someone if ingested in very large quantities.

 
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