Why do brinjal change their color when they being cut? How to keep them not to change color?

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Why do brinjals (eggplant, aubergine) change their color(mostly black or brown) when they being cut? How to keep them not to change their color after cutting them?



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Aubergine change colour because they are oxidizing, potatoes are in the plant family(night shades) and turn brown too. The best way to prevent browing is to immerse in water as soon as they are cut. Rubbing them with oil will help too, but not as much as soaking them in water.




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Why does the brinjal change its color when left out after cutting it?

Freshly-cut eggplant, when exposed to the air, quickly oxidizes and turns black, kind of the way an apple goes brown after it is cut and exposed to air. Black eggplant can ruin the appearance of a dish. To prevent this from happening, prepare a bowl of water in advance prior to cutting eggplant.

Why brinjal become black after cutting?

When potatoes, eggplant or apples are peeled or cut, certain enzymes are exposed to air. When an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, also known as tyrosinase is exposed to oxygen, oxidation takes place, which leads to browning of the surfaces of these fruits.

When your mother cuts the brinjals it turns into brownish To avoid this we should?

You can also add a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar to the cooking water as it helps avoid the discoloration of the brinjal. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C which helps delay the darkening. While cutting the brinjals, always keep a large bowl full of water and put a teaspoon of salt in it.




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