List names of acids present in fruits and vegetables.

Acids occur naturally in many fruits and vegetables, giving them their characteristic taste. Some common examples include:

1. Citric Acid – Present in citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges. It is also found in tomatoes, pomegranates, grapes, berries, and pineapples.
2. Malic Acid – Abundant in apples, and also present in bananas, pomegranates, grapes, berries, tomatoes, and broccoli.
3. Oxalic Acid – Found in beets and green leafy vegetables.
4. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – Found in citrus fruits, berries, green leafy vegetables, green peppers, and tomatoes.
5. Tartaric Acid – Present in grapes, tamarind, apples, apricots, and bananas.

Citric acid, malic acid, and tartaric acid are collectively known as wholesome food acids because they are naturally occurring. They are commonly found in fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, pineapples, apples, peaches, and other seeded varieties. Grapes, pineapples, and even potatoes contain tartaric acid.

These natural acids play a key role in giving fruits their refreshing taste—without them, many fruits would taste dull or bland.