Tip

Beginner

1 min

How to prevent cut potatoes, apples, and avocados from browning

Cover cut produce with water and add a squeeze of lemon to slow browning.

From Gordon RamsayWatch this bit

After cutting, submerge the pieces in water and add lemon juice. The acidity helps stop oxidation that causes browning.

The short version

Water + lemon slows oxidation browning

What you need

bowlFor water bath

Why it works

Browning is oxidation; lemon’s acidity slows the reaction and water reduces exposure to oxygen.

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