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Why does lemon juice sprinkled on freshly cut fruit keep the fruit from turning brown?
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∙ 14y ago
When plants are cut they release a chemical called catechol and an enzyme called catechol oxidase. The enzyme converts catechol to benzoquinone which is toxic to bacteria. Benzoquinone is intended to prevent microbe invasion. It is this chemical that gives plants a brown color. The citric acid in lemon juice denatures the catechol oxidase, rendering it ineffective. Thus no benzoquinone is produced and plants do not turn brown.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoKeep cut fruits, such as apples, Pears, bananas and peaches, from turning brown by coating them with an acidic juice such as lemon, orange or Pineapple Juice. Or use a commercial anti-darkening preparation with fruits, such as Ever-Fresh (TM) or Fruit-Fresh (R), and follow the manufacturer's directions. Cut fruits as close to serving time as possible.
If you want to keep apples and bananas from turning brown, coat them in orange or lemon juice. The ascorbic acid (vitamin C) helps prevent oxidization, and they stay fresh looking longer.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the acid inhibits bacteriological growth and oxidation.
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Will putting acids on an apple stop it from turning brown?
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