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Which of the following fruits contains the highest amount of Ascorbic Acid?

A. Grapes

B. Aonla

C. Apple

D. Orange

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Aonla is the fruit from the following options that contain the highest amount of ascorbic acid.
The Vitamin C content of its expressed juice is 921 mg/100 cc, twenty times more than that of other citrus fruits. 100 grams of fresh fruit contains 470 to 680 mg of vitamin C.
The fruit is a good source of vitamin C. The fruit is having medicinal value. Aonla is used in indigenous medicines like trifla and chavanprash. Fruits are commonly used for preserving, pickles, candy, jelly and jam. Besides fruits, leaves, bark and even seeds are being used for various purposes.

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