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Browning of apples is due to the creation of brown pigments through enzymatic polymerization of polyphenolic (normally colorless) apple compounds.

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Why does sugar keep cut apples from browning?

Browning is polyphenol oxidase (PPO) react with oxygen which form "Rust" Coating freshly cut apples in sugar can reduce oxygen diffusion and thus slow the browning reaction.


Can sugar prevent apples from browning?

Coating freshly cut apples in sugar or syrup can reduce oxygen diffusion and thus slow the browning reaction. Lemon or pineapple juices, both of which naturally contain antioxidants, can be used to coat apple slices and slow enzymatic browning


What is the effect of water on browning of apples?

Salt water slows the dehydration (browning of apples) because it is an acid.


How does fruit fresh on apples help it from browning?

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Which one has the most sugar out of raw potatoesraw apples or white cheese?

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Why does salt prevent apples from browning?

Salt prevents apples from browning because it inhibits the enzyme responsible for the oxidation process that causes the browning reaction. This enzyme, called polyphenol oxidase, requires oxygen to function, and salt helps block this reaction by reducing the oxygen available.


What sugar is in apples?

atis


Can you slice apples and soak them to keep them from browning since you won't be making the dessert for a couple of hours?

A small amount of lemon juice dashed over cut apples will keep them from browning.


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 apples are you for you?

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Are sugar apples grown on Guam?

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What are the products and reactants in an browning apple?

Browning of the apples is caused by the oxidation of the enzyme phenol oxidase:phenol oxidase + oxygen---------------melanins