Usage examples (5)

• Organic acids, as citric, tartaric, and malic, are found in all fruits, and the essential oils form a characteristic feature.
• Some organic acids form copper salts, which generally are toxic, such as verdigris induced by acetic, lactic or tartaric acids.
• It is important to remember that the unripe berries of the grape contain several acids, notably tartaric, citric, and malic acids.
• Citric, tartaric, malic and other organic acids exist in fruits in combination with potash and other bases, as well as in the free state.