The Chemistry of Apples! 3December

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Here are the chemicals that cause apples to turn brown over time: Enzymes, specifically polyphenol oxidase (PPO), break down the chlorophyll in the apple's skin, allowing the underlying pigments to reveal themselves. Ascorbic acid, a natural antioxidant found in citrus fruits and other foods, can inhibit this process by neutralizing the PPO enzyme.