Which acid causes the sourness of green apples?
citric acid
malic acid
lactic acid
formic acid
Malic acid is more sour than citric acid, and is the source of extreme tartness in so-called extreme candy. Malic acid occurs naturally in all fruits and many vegetables.
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citric acid
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