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Apples Browning

Why Do Apples Turn Brown When Cut?

Peter Jaskiewicz

One day, you decide to pack an apple for lunch. Instead of having it whole, you cut the apple into slices and pack them into a plastic bag. Come lunchtime, and you notice the apple slices are now a brownish tint. They also have a different taste compared to how it was when you cut it.

You would think this apple went bad after leaving them alone. However, the apple is still edible despite this change. What happened was an example of enzymatic browning, or a chain of biochemical reactions. Continue Reading Why Do Apples Turn Brown When Cut?