How do you know an apple is rotten if it doesn’t turn brown?

<p>When an apple is cut, bruised, or exposed to air, it undergoes a natural process called enzymatic browning, which causes it to turn brown. Apples contain an enzyme called&nbsp;<strong>polyphenol oxidase</strong>&nbsp;(PPO), which is normally stored in separate compartments within the apple&rsquo;s cells. When the apple&rsquo;s cells are damaged, such as through cutting or bruising, these compartments break open, allowing PPO to come into contact with&nbsp;<strong>polyphenols</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>oxygen</strong>&nbsp;in the air.</p> <p>Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in apples. When PPO comes into contact with polyphenols, a chemical reaction occurs, resulting in the formation of brown pigments known as&nbsp;<strong>melanins</strong>. These melanins are responsible for the brown discoloration seen on the apple&rsquo;s surface.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@chichinyung/how-do-you-know-an-apple-is-rotten-if-it-doesnt-turn-brown-2d7c0fba5249"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>