15 organic acids and their sources with formulas
1. Citric acid - found in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges, chemical formula: C6H8O7
2. Acetic acid - found in vinegar, chemical formula: CH3COOH
3. Lactic acid - found in dairy products such as yogurt, chemical formula: C3H6O3
4. Malic acid - found in apples and other fruits, chemical formula: C4H6O5
5. Tartaric acid - found in grapes and bananas, chemical formula: C4H6O6
6. Oxalic acid - found in spinach and rhubarb, chemical formula: C2H2O4
7. Succinic acid - found in amber and some fruits, chemical formula: C4H6O4
8. Fumaric acid - found in fruits like grapes and seaweed, chemical formula: C4H4O4
9. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) - found in citrus fruits and bell peppers, chemical formula: C6H8O6
10. Benzoic acid - found in cranberries, prunes, and cinnamon, chemical formula: C7H6O2
11. Formic acid - found in ants, stinging nettles, and some fruits, chemical formula: CH2O2
12. Butyric acid - found in butter and animal fats, chemical formula: C4H8O2
13. Malonic acid - found in beets and grapes, chemical formula: C3H4O4
14. Propionic acid - found in Swiss cheese and sourdough bread, chemical formula: C3H6O2
15. Lauric acid - found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, chemical formula: C12H24O2