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Citric acid is an organic acid which occurs in low concentration and is essential to humans but is highly dangerous when humans are exposed to high concentrations.
Organic acid is characterized by weak acidic properties which is derived from plants and animals. For example- Citric acid in lemon and oxalic acid in tomato
Citric acid is an organic compound which is a colorless weak organic acid. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits. Because of Citric acids acidic, sour-tasting nature, citric acid is predominantly used as a flavoring and preserving agent, especially in soft drinks and candies.
Citric acid helps to convert food energy into cellular energy. Citric acid is essential to humans but is highly dangerous when humans are exposed to high concentrations.
However, high concentrations of Citric acid may irritate and cause stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Skin irritation is not anticipated when used normally. Also, Eye contact causes serious eye irritation.
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