Asked by violet

Which ingredient would a company that makes super-sour candy most likely use in large quantities?

nitric acid
zinc hydroxide
citric acid
calcium hydroxide

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citric acid

Reason: citric acid is a safe, food-grade organic acid commonly used to create an intense sour taste in candies. Nitric acid is corrosive/toxic, zinc hydroxide is not a food ingredient, and calcium hydroxide is basic (not sour).