Why Apples Turn Brown After Cutting — And What It Means for Food Safety0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
• February 6, 2026

Have you ever cut an apple, left it on the counter for a few minutes, and noticed it slowly turning brown? Many people immediately assume that this colour change means the apple has gone bad or is unsafe to eat. In reality, the browning of apples is a natural chemical reaction called enzymatic browning—it’s not