Tag: Methanoic acid

According to scientific analysis, apples do contain formic acid, but only in extremely small, trace amounts. Most of the tart flavor we associate with apples comes from malic acid, not the ant-derived formic acid, which is present at a concentration of about 2 mg per 100 grams.

Though famously associated with ant venom, formic acid is also found in trace amounts in several fruits. This naturally occurring organic compound, also known as methanoic acid, is a metabolic byproduct found in various plant and animal sources. The levels of formic acid in these fruits are very low, contributing only slightly to their overall flavor profile.