Why do peaches turn brown?

Air exposure causes peaches and other light-skinned fruits to discolor and become brown. read more

Sprinkle the peaches with sugar, put the pieces in a colander and drain them over the bowl with the peach juice, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Step 5 Mix the peach juice with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon of a commercial product called Fruit Fresh. read more

Many fruits turn brown on the inside. After cutting a process called oxidization starts to discolor exposed fruit flesh. It’s just a color change and does not effect any other aspect of the fruit. Its also a sign of age. When peaches are ripe they can turn brown from the pit out. read more

Acidity slows browning sharply, and immersing the peaches in water helps by reducing the availability of oxygen to trigger the chemical reaction. This is why most cooks drop their cut peaches into a bowl filled with cold water and lemon juice, usually 1/4 cup of lemon juice for every quart of water. read more