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Gather and process information from secondary sources to explain the use of acids as food additives
| Acid(s) | Foods | Purpose |
| Citric acid, tartaric acid | Jams | Provide a sharp taste |
| Citric acid | Canned and jarred foods | Anxioxidant, preventing microbe growth |
| Fumaric acid, cirtic acid, phosphoric acid | Packaged biscuit and cake mixes | Leavening agents (react with sodium hydrogen carbonate to release carbon dioxide) |
| Acetic acid (vinegar) | Pickles and chutneys | Preserving agent |
| Phosphoric acid | Soft drinks | Provides a shap taste |
Examples of acids commonly used as food additives