Lemon juice and cut-apple browning
A kitchen trick for slowing visible browning.
Evidence: Practical extension guidanceProfessional review not claimed
What the sources say
Utah State University Extension describes lemon juice as a way to reduce browning on sliced apples and avocados.
Evidence assessment: Practical extension guidance. This describes the scope of the guidance we checked, not proof that the remedy works for you.
Cautions
- Reducing browning is not food preservation or proof of food safety. Handle and store cut fruit appropriately. Lemon changes the flavour.
How it is usually done
- Apply a little lemon juice to the cut surfaces of the fruit.
Ingredients & category
Sources
- Utah State University Extension: Lemons — link and wording checked 30 September 2026
Source-checking is not clinical or veterinary review. Specific historical origin not established from the source reviewed.