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When exposed to air, apples turn brown due to oxidation. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C, which is a natural antioxidant, and stops the oxidation process that turns apples brown when exposed to air. It also lowers the pH (making it more acidic) which is hostile to some of the common microorganisms.
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Does lemon juice save the color of a apple?
Yes, lemon juice helps prevents fruits like apples from turning brown.
Why is the apple soft from the lemon juice?
Because the apple is soft from the lemon juice
Why is lemon juice a stronger acid than apple juice?
Because a lemon is a citrus and an apple is not.....
How can you slow the browning of an apple?
you can prevent an apple from browning by adding lemon juice to it
What can I use as a substitute for lemon juice in apple pie?
You can use vinegar or apple cider as a substitute for lemon juice in apple pie.
What is a suitable substitute for lemon juice in apple pie?
A suitable substitute for lemon juice in apple pie is apple cider vinegar.
Which ink juice will come up better apple juice or lemon juice?
Apple juice will come up better because it is darker than lemon juice
What will help an apple stay fresh the longest lemon juice or orange juice?
Lemon Juice
How will apples with lemon juice still turn to brown?
The lemon juice keeps the apple from oxidizing.
What is the pH level of an apple with lemon juice on it?
The pH level of an apple with lemon juice on it is generally around 3, due to the acidity of the lemon juice. Apples themselves are slightly acidic with a pH range of 3-4, but the addition of lemon juice further lowers the pH level.
Could salt or lemon juice preserve an apple better?
lemons juice works
How much lemon juice can you get from 1 apple?
none. lemon juice only comes from lemons, not apples.
