Major acid present in carrot is

A. Citric

B. Oxalic

C. Malic

D. Tartaric

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in color, native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. The carrot is a biennial plant in the umbellifer family, Apiaceae.
Raw carrots are 88% water, 9% carbohydrates, 0.9% protein, 2.8% dietary fiber, 1% ash and 0.2% fat.
Major acid present in carrot is malic acid. Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid found in certain fruits and wines. Malic acid is sour and acidic.