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Calculated Shard: 188 (from laksa007)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa188.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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And more importantly, how can you prevent it?\nBrowning is the result of freshly cut apple or pear flesh coming into contact with oxygen, a natural process called oxidization or enzymatic browning. Speed of browning can vary depending on the variety of apple or pear, and can also be impacted by the age of the fruit. \n \n \nFruit that has browned is perfectly safe to eat but it doesn’t look pleasing (just ask kids what they think of brown apple slices in their lunch boxes!). The good news is that preventing browning in apples and pears is easy peasy. Here’s our super simple kitchen hack that will help you enjoy beautiful pears and apples.\n \nHere’s what you’ll need:\n \n1 tablespoon lemon juice\n \n1 cup of water\n \nMix the lemon juice and the water and submerge your sliced fruit in the liquid. Let soak for a few minutes and you’re good to go.\nDouble or triple the recipe if you’re cutting a lot of pears or apples, just keep the same lemon to water ratio.\nLook at the difference below. On the left: apples that were sliced and left to oxidize. 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You chop, dice, slice or shave a raw apple or pear for your child or to use in a recipe only to have it turn brown and unappealing minutes later. Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you prevent it?\n\nBrowning is the result of freshly cut apple or pear flesh coming into contact with oxygen, a natural process called oxidization or enzymatic browning. Speed of browning can vary depending on the variety of apple or pear, and can also be impacted by the age of the fruit.\n\nFruit that has browned is perfectly safe to eat but it doesn’t look pleasing (just ask kids what they think of brown apple slices in their lunch boxes!). The good news is that preventing browning in apples and pears is easy peasy. Here’s our super simple kitchen hack that will help you enjoy beautiful pears and apples.\n\nHere’s what you’ll need:\n\n- 1 tablespoon lemon juice\n- 1 cup of water\n\nMix the lemon juice and the water and submerge your sliced fruit in the liquid. Let soak for a few minutes and you’re good to go.\n\n![Browning Fruit](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BrowningFruit2.22.17-2-web.png)\n\nDouble or triple the recipe if you’re cutting a lot of pears or apples, just keep the same lemon to water ratio.\n\nLook at the difference below. On the left: apples that were sliced and left to oxidize. On the right: lovely bright-fleshed slices.\n\n![Browning Fruit](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BrowningFruit2.22.17-4-web.png)\n\nThere you go, lunchbox-worthy apple slices every time\\!\n\n[![Print Friendly, PDF & Email](https:\/\/cdn.printfriendly.com\/buttons\/printfriendly-pdf-email-button-md.png)](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning\/ \"Printer Friendly, PDF & Email\")\n\n[Chelan Fresh](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/author\/chelan-fresh\/ \"Posts by Chelan Fresh\")2018-09-27T17:34:01+00:00\n\n## 5 Comments\n1. **[William Steven](https:\/\/wavesoda.com\/)** May 18, 2020 at 11:54 am [\\- Reply](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning\/#comment-231)\n   \n   I love people shares their experience with others and inspires to eat and drink healthy. It feels really great.\n   \n   Thank you for sharing this post. This is lovely.\n   - **[Chelan Fresh](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/)** May 18, 2020 at 3:09 pm [\\- Reply](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning\/#comment-232)\n     \n     Thank you for your comment, William! We’re so glad this post resonated with you and we value your positive feedback.\n2. **Beverly** December 21, 2020 at 7:47 pm [\\- Reply](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning\/#comment-300)\n   \n   Well this info is as great as the invention of the automobile?! It makes all the difference in party trays, salads, lunch snacks etc. Thank you , thank you, thank you??\n3. **Laureen Girouard** May 18, 2021 at 1:31 am [\\- Reply](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning\/#comment-319)\n   \n   Does the fruit take on a lemony taste? do you rinse the fruit after submersion?\n4. **Counts Nancy** June 25, 2021 at 2:58 pm [\\- Reply](https:\/\/chelanfresh.com\/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning\/#comment-328)\n   \n   If you don’t like Lemon juice or happen to have anyone in your circle who is Allergic to Cirtrus Fruits, like I do, you may also use a tsp of Citric Acid, derived from Sugar Cane Obviously, or more for large amounts of cut Fruit. 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Boilerpipe Text	View Larger Image It’s a classic tale. You chop, dice, slice or shave a raw apple or pear for your child or to use in a recipe only to have it turn brown and unappealing minutes later. Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you prevent it? Browning is the result of freshly cut apple or pear flesh coming into contact with oxygen, a natural process called oxidization or enzymatic browning. Speed of browning can vary depending on the variety of apple or pear, and can also be impacted by the age of the fruit. Fruit that has browned is perfectly safe to eat but it doesn’t look pleasing (just ask kids what they think of brown apple slices in their lunch boxes!). The good news is that preventing browning in apples and pears is easy peasy. Here’s our super simple kitchen hack that will help you enjoy beautiful pears and apples. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup of water Mix the lemon juice and the water and submerge your sliced fruit in the liquid. Let soak for a few minutes and you’re good to go. Double or triple the recipe if you’re cutting a lot of pears or apples, just keep the same lemon to water ratio. Look at the difference below. On the left: apples that were sliced and left to oxidize. On the right: lovely bright-fleshed slices. There you go, lunchbox-worthy apple slices every time! Chelan Fresh 2018-09-27T17:34:01+00:00
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You chop, dice, slice or shave a raw apple or pear for your child or to use in a recipe only to have it turn brown and unappealing minutes later. Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you prevent it? Browning is the result of freshly cut apple or pear flesh coming into contact with oxygen, a natural process called oxidization or enzymatic browning. Speed of browning can vary depending on the variety of apple or pear, and can also be impacted by the age of the fruit. Fruit that has browned is perfectly safe to eat but it doesn’t look pleasing (just ask kids what they think of brown apple slices in their lunch boxes!). The good news is that preventing browning in apples and pears is easy peasy. Here’s our super simple kitchen hack that will help you enjoy beautiful pears and apples. Here’s what you’ll need: - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1 cup of water Mix the lemon juice and the water and submerge your sliced fruit in the liquid. Let soak for a few minutes and you’re good to go. ![Browning Fruit](https://chelanfresh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BrowningFruit2.22.17-2-web.png) Double or triple the recipe if you’re cutting a lot of pears or apples, just keep the same lemon to water ratio. Look at the difference below. On the left: apples that were sliced and left to oxidize. On the right: lovely bright-fleshed slices. ![Browning Fruit](https://chelanfresh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BrowningFruit2.22.17-4-web.png) There you go, lunchbox-worthy apple slices every time\! [![Print Friendly, PDF & Email](https://cdn.printfriendly.com/buttons/printfriendly-pdf-email-button-md.png)](https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/ "Printer Friendly, PDF & Email") [Chelan Fresh](https://chelanfresh.com/author/chelan-fresh/ "Posts by Chelan Fresh")2018-09-27T17:34:01+00:00 ## 5 Comments 1. [William Steven](https://wavesoda.com/) May 18, 2020 at 11:54 am [\- Reply](https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/#comment-231) I love people shares their experience with others and inspires to eat and drink healthy. It feels really great. Thank you for sharing this post. This is lovely. - [Chelan Fresh](https://chelanfresh.com/) May 18, 2020 at 3:09 pm [\- Reply](https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/#comment-232) Thank you for your comment, William! We’re so glad this post resonated with you and we value your positive feedback. 2. Beverly December 21, 2020 at 7:47 pm [\- Reply](https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/#comment-300) Well this info is as great as the invention of the automobile?! It makes all the difference in party trays, salads, lunch snacks etc. Thank you , thank you, thank you?? 3. Laureen Girouard May 18, 2021 at 1:31 am [\- Reply](https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/#comment-319) Does the fruit take on a lemony taste? do you rinse the fruit after submersion? 4. Counts Nancy June 25, 2021 at 2:58 pm [\- Reply](https://chelanfresh.com/kitchen-hack-how-to-stop-apples-and-pears-from-browning/#comment-328) If you don’t like Lemon juice or happen to have anyone in your circle who is Allergic to Cirtrus Fruits, like I do, you may also use a tsp of Citric Acid, derived from Sugar Cane Obviously, or more for large amounts of cut Fruit. 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