If acidic nature things can burn our hand so why we eat them, like orange, which contains critic acid.

Citric Acid present in Oranges is very dilute and fewer in amounts. Strong Acids with a pH of 1 can cause severe burns. Citric Acid has a pH of about 3.2. It may cause acidity if taken in an empty stomach. Moreover, Citric acids act as antioxidants which are good for our body.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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