Acids in our everyday life

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Across
  1. 3. - Lemon, other citrus fruits, and amla (Indian gooseberry). Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - Lemon, citrus fruits, and amla.
  2. 5. - Fats, as one of the fatty acids in saturated fats.
  3. 6. - Rancid butter, from fat breakdown.
  4. 10. - Fats, found in both animals and plants.
  5. 13. - Gastric juice in the stomach, aiding in the digestion of proteins. Lactic Acid - Curd (yogurt), where it helps in digestion.
  6. 14. - Apples, contributing to their tart taste.
Down
  1. 1. - Tomatoes and leafy greens like spinach.
  2. 2. - Tamarind, used in culinary dishes for its sour taste.
  3. 4. - The sting of ants and nettles, causing irritation and pain.
  4. 7. - Tea, contributes to bitter taste and astringency.
  5. 8. - Olive oil, common in Mediterranean diets.
  6. 9. - Vinegar, contains about 7 to 8% acetic acid, used as a preservative.
  7. 11. - Urine, a waste product from the breakdown of purines.
  8. 12. - Green leafy vegetables, essential for DNA synthesis and repair.