Multiple choice

Acidity regulators are food additives which changes or maintains pH .Which of the following compounds is a acidity regulator?

  1. Gluconic acid

  2. Gibberellic acid

  3. Geraniol

  4. γ-Hydroxybutyric acid
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Explanation

Gluconic acid occurs naturally in fruit, honey, kombucha tea and wine. As a food additive it is an acidity regulator. It is also used in cleaning products where it dissolves mineral deposits especially in alkaline solution.

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