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glycolic acid
PubChem CID 757Formula C2H4O3MW 76.0560 food sources
Cooking relevance
Glycolic acid (PubChem CID 757) is a simple hydroxy acid naturally present in small amounts in fermented foods and some fruits. In culinary contexts, it contributes subtle tartness and may participate in flavor development during fermentation processes, though its sensory role is typically minor compared to other organic acids.
- aroma
- minimal · subtle acidic note
- culinary role
- minor acidic component in fermented preparations
- mass spectra
- 9 verified
Research associations
Literature-derived · peer-reviewed sources only · not medical advice
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Foods containing this compound
Apple
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Banana
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Banana, flesh without skin, raw
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Banana, flesh without skin, dried
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Banana, dehydrated or banana powder
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Banana, raw
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Corn, sweet, yellow, raw
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Corn, sweet, canned, vacuum pack, niblets
Source
Compound data linked to PubChem CID 757, public domain via NCBI. Culinary context + ingredient mappings are maintained by Foodgeist's enrichment fleet and continuously re-matched by the pairings engine. PubChem CID 757
