Super Quick Video Tips: How to Prevent Fruit from Browning

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[SpiritBear]

FINALLY! I finally found some one that mentions how long to soak the apples in the solution to gain the benefits of not browning! Also how long the apples will stay fresh once out of the solution! Those are critical details that people would like to know.
Thank you! Thank you! and Thank you!

[ngoron]

Honey sounds like a much better alternative than using lemon or salt. The fruit is sweet and so is the honey.

[caldevera]

It's like she's staring into my soul.

[akiangel.]

I really love this little life hack! I tried it 2 days after I watched this video. I live far from my swim team, and I really love packing apples. Though, they often turn brown when the day ends, which is when I usually eat my apples and you should also consider the fact that right after swimming you get really hungry. And guess what, this tip really works, not only does honey prevent it from turning brown, it adds a little sweet flavor to my apples!
Thank you very much!

[timluna]

2 tablespoons of honey and 1 cup of water, ....your welcome

[rogerzander]

Rebeccah,
Your vocal presentation work has paid off. Thanks for the great tip and easy to watch/listen video.

[Paelorian]

I'll try this because I love the taste of apples and honey together anyway! I'll probably put a lot more honey than needed in my honey water in order to add a honey flavor. I grew up dipping apple slices in honey. A traditional dessert.

[MiaMuis-미아]

Wow I’m going to try it because I love sliced apples for school and I like doing it the night before so that I have more time in the morning

[RosaMaria-yjjw]

Thank You so much!! i couldn't use lemon cuz it gives me heart burns . This is sooo much better!!! thank you again!!

[lilliputlittle]

This is great!

I really did not want to soak my pears with lemon juice since it I want to enjoy the mellow sweetness with blue cheese on some canapes I plan on making. I was going to drizzle a wee bit of honey on the assembled snacks anyway so this anti-browning method will work perfectly!

[missj]

Wow thank you for the tips it’s really helpful

[meow_imacatbruh]

Ty so much, I'm using this for my science investigatory brief summary.!

[fistoffries]

This is awesome! Thanks for this video!

[latingio]

so far the best option we found. we will see in 24 hours!

[Hfhfhcjd]

Using salt water to prevent browning in apples also work magically. It may be a bit salty but not too much and I like to eat apples with almond butter anyways which is also salty. Apples and almond butter make a snack 👍

[pmpprofessional]

Loved it. to the point, short and sweet. Gonna try it. Thank you. !

[lilsusx]

Super helpful video, suggest you watch

[ma.claretsunico]

what other fruit does this process apply?

[rolaiwaza]

Does the same apply to peaches and other sweet fruits?

[cgarcia]

Thanks! Tried it mediately really works. Even on bananas