Which carboxylic acid is responsible for the sour taste in sour milk? (2020)

Practice Questions

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Which carboxylic acid is responsible for the sour taste in sour milk? (2020)
  1. Lactic acid
  2. Acetic acid
  3. Citric acid
  4. Formic acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which carboxylic acid is responsible for the sour taste in sour milk? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand that sour milk has a distinct sour taste.
  • Step 2: Know that sour milk is made from milk that has fermented.
  • Step 3: Learn that during fermentation, lactose (the sugar in milk) is converted into acids.
  • Step 4: Identify that one of the main acids produced during this process is lactic acid.
  • Step 5: Conclude that lactic acid is responsible for the sour taste in sour milk.
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