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Why Are Green Apples Sour?

Why Are Green Apples Sour?

When you come across green apples, your first thought shouldn’t be that they will taste sour. That’s a common misconception. Not all green apples taste sour. Nevertheless, the reason why some green apples taste sour is because of varying levels of malic acid. Malic acid is the predominant organic acid in apples. This acid accounts for about 90% to 94% of the overall acid content in green apples. Some green apples have a sweet-sour flavor; this is often the result of an interplay between varying levels of acid content and high sugar content. Why are green apples sour? The higher…
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