What You Need to Know
The process relies on pH‑dependent stabilization of anthocyanins, enzymatic inactivation by heat, and moisture removal to inhibit microbial growth. Acidification with lemon juice lowers pH to 4–5, preserving color, while controlled heating denatures pectin‑degrading enzymes to form a stable gel.
The Science
Primary Reaction
pH‑dependent anthocyanin stabilization and enzyme inactivation during heating