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What stops cut apples going brown?

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Anonymous

17y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

For short term, dip in solution of lemon juice and water.

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I have noticed lately that apples aren't going brown when cut and left out are they adding something to apples now to prevent them browning?

Certain varieties of apples have more of a tendency than others to turn brown when cut. Some agriculturists have worked on select breeding for a less-browning characteristic. Also, storage apples will brown quicker than fresh apples. Right now, you should be getting fresh apples in the stores.If you are referring to purchased cut apples, there are preparations - like lemon juice and sulfites - that will reduce browning.


Why do cut apples brown?

because of its sugars


Do you put pure lemon juice on apples to keep fresh?

You can put lemon juice on cut apples to prevent them going brown, however whole apples are best just stored dry


When do apples turn brown?

when cut and exposed to air. lemon prevents browning. when extremely ripe they turn brown.


Other than as a flavoring why is lemon juice used in recipes?

It can be used as an anti-oxidant. It stops the oxygen in the air to interact with the food. Ex. If you cut up apples in slices they will get brown and 'floppy' from oxidizing this happens quite fast. If you sprinkle some lemon juice over the cut apple slices they will not go brown and stay crisp .


How can you keep cut up apples for 24 hoous without turning brown?

Use lemon juice.


Will lemon juice stop fruit decay?

Well if you put it on your apples it will make your apples not go brown...you know how if you let your apples sit for a long time once you have taken a bite? Well, then the lemon juice makes it not get that brown stuff...and if you are making apple pie and cut up the apples then put a little lemon juice to make it not be brown.


What turns apples brown?

Apples and some other fruits undergo a process called enzymatic browning when cut and allowed access to the air. The process is a bit complicated using the enzyme polyphenoloxidase which results in the brown pigmentation.


Why do apples turn brown?

Fruits such as apples and pears will rot if exposed to certain fungi. These fungi are relatively weak but can attack damaged or overly ripened fruit. When fruits such as apples ripen, they give off a gas called ethylene. Ethylene gas accelerates the ripening process, which will lead to over ripening. The easiest way to prevent browning is to put the sliced apples in water. You can also squeeze like lemon juice on and helps it keep from browning. Most of the time apples brown when cut them. Apples can turn brown even when they are not cut though, but it takes considerably longer to brown. Basically because the apple contains Iron. The iron inside the apple rusts when it comes in contact with air and that's why it turns to that brownish color.


Can potatoes be peeled early?

Yes they can...just cover them with water until you are ready to use them...so they will not brown like cut apples.


How should apples be cut for horses?

Apples are cut into smaller pieces to prevent choke.