Sour taste of lemon is due to the presence of which of the following ?

A. Citric acid

B. Acetic acid

C. Oxalic acid

D. Formic acid

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Lemon juice is about 5% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste and a pH of 2 to 3. Citric acid is found in many fruits but lemon contains large quantity of citric acid. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.