What Happens When Fruit Is Oxidized? The Science of Browning
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that the familiar browning of a freshly sliced apple is a complex chemical reaction? What happens when fruit is oxidized is a process known as enzymatic browning, which is triggered when plant tissues are damaged and exposed to oxygen.