 This dot points really something that we're going to have to look at in terms of a very short case study something that allows Us to focus in on a particular industry and look at how it is that acid-base techniques are appropriately applied Some of the areas in which you will find industrial applications of acid-base techniques include the food industry We know there's a number of food additives that are Acids they add a sour taste, but they also help to preserve food and Sometimes during the cooking process. We find acid-base reactions actually involved in the process of preparations of different foods the mining industry also has applications of acid-base reactions as do pharmaceuticals petrochemicals and viticulture The wine industry is also something that is quite Familiar with the process of acid-base reactions and of course there are acids present in wines and and they also will affect the taste and the quality of the wines