2006-09-12 05:44:40 · 3 answers · asked by ELISHA M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I am assuming you mean cut apples.
Since apples will quickly oxidize and turn brown because of a particular bacterial growth, the best way to keep them bright is to add an acid like lemon juice.
You can also put the cut apples in a brine, where the salt prevents the browning.
Some restaurants will sprinkle with MSG.
2006-09-12 05:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by odu83 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you mean chemicals on apples for distribution or whether you mean sliced apples turning brown LOL!
If you mean sliced apples and how to keep them from turning brown, putting them in a small tupperware container and pouring either apple juice or lemon juice (actually any juice other than orange will do -orange makes them taste like apple-oranges LOL!) on them (a small amount), then shaking it around, the apples won't turn brown. I do this for my daughter when I send sliced apples to school with her.
Can't help you if you're talking about chemicals for distribution!
2006-09-12 05:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cut apple question has already been answered well...for distribution, many fruits and veggies are sprayed with a 'wax' coating, very fine, to provide an 'airlock'. Absolutely all cucumbers, for instance, are waxed (that's why you should peel the buggers!). Fruits coming in from foreign countries are usually waxed if they are 'smooth skinned'.
2006-09-12 06:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋