Practical question?

Question

Why is it advisable for cooks to cover freshly cut fruit and vegetables with lemon juice?

Answer 1

Not all fruits, just those that will turn dark when the cut edge is exposed to oxygen.   And you can use juice from pineapple, lime, orange, or grappefruit, too.

Apples, bananas, peaches, nectarines, avocados all benefit from a quick toss in an acidic juice.

Answer 2

to prevent oxidation

Answer 3

It helps to keep the from turning brown.

Answer 4

lemon  juice, orange juice, even water with a little vinegar. Acid prevents the browning of cut surfaces, caused by oxydation.

Answer 5

to stop the chemical process of the air/oxygen reacting with the acid/alkaline in the food- which will cause the food to loose their nutrients/flavour/colour

Answer 6

so they stay fresher and prettier longer - its the acid in the citrus. you can always use oranges, limes, and other citrus fruits.

Answer 7

Lemon juice?

Answer 8

To prevent browning and in most cases just ice water with a little lemon will work just fine.

Answer 9

Umm i would sayy saran wrap or a food savor bag if you have 1. if you dont it would be a good investment!

Answer 10

When the fruit is exposed to air some of the enzymes now exposed to the air, start oxidizing (think rusting).  The lemon juice keeps this chemical reaction from happening as quickly.

Answer 11

to keep them from browning