We are in the season of apple picking in the northern hemisphere. Although this fruit allows a very good conservation and thus be able to enjoy them all year round, now they are delicious. Discover in this article their varieties available on the market, as well as the nutrients that they bring you.
What do we know about this universal fruit?
The apples They are a fruit of the apple tree, a tree of the Rosaceae species, as in the case of the peach, cherries and plums. It is currently one of the most cultivated fruit species in the world and there are hundreds of varieties adapted to climates and latitudes. This fruit of origin euro-asian l America hand in hand with the Spaniards, later Africa and later to Oceania.
Properties of apples
It is one of the fhealthier routes that exist. Has more than one 80% water and a low caloric intake. The apples they are rich in fiber and potassium. The vitamins that they provide us are basically vitamins C, E and group B (B1 and B6). It is also a fruit rich in Antioxidants. Its contribution of fiber is rich in pectin, a type that is very interesting to help reduce cholesterol. It helps to eliminate it before being absorbed.
The main varieties of apples
Gala - Royal Gala
This variety is from red with a yellow background and orange streaks. It is an aromatic variety and its meat is tender and crispy. It is a good apple to add to salads or eat fresh. However, cooking it is not recommended.
Golden
This American variety of apples is yellow skinned and with some black dots. Its meat is sweet, tender, juicy and slightly acidic. When it is green, it is crunchy and with its maturity it loses this characteristic. Widely used in confectionery, it holds the oven temperature very well. Good candidate for compote.
Pippin
Somewhat thick skinned, it is a variety of bittersweet and crisp and somewhat rough in texture. It is the one with the least water, for this reason it is ideal for cooking and baking.
Starking Network
Color Red As its name suggests, it is very bright and is also of American origin. It is crunchy, sweet and very smooth. The Starking Network It is very versatile when it comes to using it in sauces, cakes, jams, juices, etc.
Fuji
It is of the varieties of red apples that best fulfills being refreshing, crunchy and juicy. During the entire conservation period, it holds up very well the characteristic of being crunchy.
Pink Lady
Also red in color, it is characterized by its high juice content and by being a somewhat acidic apple. It is used in cooking for salads and for juice extraction.
