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tartaric acid is a white crystalline diprotic organic acid . It occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes , bananas , and tamarinds , and is one of the main acids found in wine . It is added to other foods to give a sour taste, and is used as an antioxidant . Salts of tartaric acid are known as tartrates . It is a di hydroxy derivative of succinic acid .