School time is upon us, and so too is the challenge of keeping sliced apples from going brown in a child's lunchbox before recess. Show The sliced fruit battle has baffled parents for years, but there are simple ways to keep the crunch and nutrition in the playtime snack. According to Scientific American, apples brown because when the skin is broken, oxygen causes the cells to oxidise - effectively "rusting" the fruit. While the browned face is harmless, it doesn't look appealing, nor does it taste as good. Here are some tips to keeping apple slices deliciously golden and crisp in a lunchbox. WATCH:The best back to school lunch box fillers  CitrusA squeeze of lemon, lime and even pineapple juice has been proven to keep apples looking their finest. Coat the segment in a splash of your child's preferred tangy taste and store them in a sealed container in the fridge. Apples stay crisp for up to five days using this method. Ginger AleA quick soak in ginger ale prevents the apple from browning, and doesn't affect the flavour, despite the soft drink's distinct taste. The method does add sugar to the apple, however, so bear that in mind if you're attempting to quell the post-sugar hyper-activeness. RELATED:6 tricks to pack an easy school lunch box Salt waterA mix of half a teaspoon of salt in a litre of water for five minutes will prevent the flesh of the fruit from spoiling. Alternatively, you can use vitamin C powder (known as ascorbic acid) to add that extra kick of nutrition. This method can keep apples from browning (with refrigeration) for up to a week. Rubber bandBecause oxygen causes the apple to brown, holding together the slices with a rubber band is a tried and tested method, and one circulating TikTok at the moment. It works without compromising the taste, or taking up time soaking the fruit. It's also a sweet way to uniquely pack a lunch box, so brownie points for presentation. RELATED: Mum discovers lunchbox hack that helps her fussy child to eat Happy snacking.A user on Reddit detailed their method, writing: "I slice down opposite sides from top to bottom just on either side of the core. Then I hold those pieces back on and cut the same on the other 2 sides. If you're looking down from the top you cut like # with the core in the middle. You end up with 8 slices and the core." "Hold them all together in the shape of an apple and put a rubber band around the whole thing. Since air can't easily get to the cut faces they don't oxidise." Happy snacking. How do you keep fruit boxes from turning brown in a lunch box?Keep cut fruits, such as apples, pears, bananas, and peaches from turning brown by: Coating them with an acidic juice such as lemon, orange, or pineapple juice. Use a commercial anti-darkening preparation with fruits, such as Fruit-Fresh®*, and follow the manufacturer's directions.
How do you pack apple slices so they don't brown?Plain Water. The most important thing you can do to avoid browning is to reduce the apple's exposure to air. And the simplest way to do that is to submerge your apple slices in water. Since the slices will float to the top of the water, place a clean paper towel on top.
Does apple Go Brown in lunch box?Whether you prepare sandwiches or bento boxes, apples usually make the lunch box cut. Unfortunately, apple slices have the tendency to turn brown quickly. Regardless of how fresh they may be in the morning, they're soggy and have brown spots by lunchtime.
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How to stop apples from browning in lunch box
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