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Which type of browing reaction occurs when an apple is cut and exposed to air?

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Question

Which type of browning reaction occurs when an apple is cut and exposed to air?

Options

  • Mailard reaction

  • Caramelization

  • Enzymatic browning

  • Hydrolysis

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Solution

Enzymatic browning

Explanation:

Enzymatic browning occurs when polyphenol oxidase (PPO) react with oxygen, leading to melanin formation, which turns the fruit brown.

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