why does coconut ice turn brown after a couple of days [closed]

Please can someone help or give advice to solve my problem. I have tried using sorbex but with no advantage

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Best Answer

Whenever you have a fresh fruity thing go brown, the word is "oxidation."

There are a couple of ways to prevent oxidation in sorbet or other fruit ices. The first, and easiest, is to cook your mix before you freeze it. You'll lose some of that "fresh" taste, but your color will be more stable.

The second is to add an acid...Acids love oxygen, and bind it away from your fruit (for a while)...This may not work in your case, since I imagine "Sorbex" is a version of "Fruit Fresh" which is a citric acid powder. Regardless, this will obviously effect the taste.

Finally, you can grind up a chewable vitamin C tablet (or buy powdered Vitamin C) and mix that in.

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How long does an unopened coconut last?

Fresh unopened coconut can be stored at room temperature for up to four months, depending on its original freshness when purchased. Grated, fresh coconut should be put in a tightly sealed container or plastic bag. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for up to six months.

How do you keep coconut fresh in the fridge?

Whether you're storing shredded fresh coconut or chunks of fresh coconut, place them into a sealable plastic container. Seal the container tightly. Place the container in the refrigerator to store. The chunks of fresh coconut will keep for four to five days, and shredded fresh coconut will keep for one to two days.

Why do coconuts turn red?

This process occurs because coconut contains the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO). This enzyme contains four atoms of copper and space for oxygen to bind to it, and the process of oxidation causes it to create black, brown or red color pigments.

How do you store opened coconut?

Once the coconut has been cracked, place the fresh coconut pieces into a plastic container or zip lock bag. You can use either shredded fresh coconut or chunks of fresh coconut meat. Seal the container tightly. Place the container into the refrigerator.

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