It is one of the most popular fruits available throughout the year. Traditionally known as "the fruit of health". In English it says: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Properties of apples / Health They are rich in pectin (good ally against cholesterol and diabetes), amino acids, acids, sugars, fibers. Popularly attributed anti-inflammatory properties of the digestive system, thanks to pectin it is both a mild laxative and astringent in case of diarrhea or colitis, diuretic and purifying, even anticatarral and hypotensive. Even apple juice is often presented as a beauty product, capable of softening the skin. They help burn fat. Preparation / Conservation Keep them in plastic bags in the refrigerator after purchase to prevent them from ripening further. Apples can be kept this way for up to six weeks. However, check them often and remove any apple that starts to go bad. Wash them well and rinse them with water. Prepare apple dishes moments before serving to minimize browning (oxidation). Protect cut apples from oxidation by soaking them in a solution of one part citrus fruit juice and three parts water. Nutritional information about apples 1 apple (154 g.) Calories 80 Calories from fat: 0 0% Total Fat 0 g. 0% Saturated Fat: 0g 0% Cholesterol: 0 mg. 0% Sodium: 0 mg. 0% Total Carbohydrates: 22 g. 7% Dietary Fiber: 5g 20% Sugars: 16 g Proteins: 0 g Vitamin A: 2% Vitamin C: 8% Calcium: 0% Iron: 2% Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion BEST SEASON Given the numerous varieties of apples, we can find most of them in the market from September to June, except for the Golden Supreme which is available from August to November or the Golden Delicious which is available practically all year round. CHARACTERISTICS Shape: they are generally ovoid pomos, sometimes elongated or round, which hide numerous brown seeds inside. Its skin is almost always shiny and smooth. Size and weight: the most commercialized apples are those with a caliber ranging from 75 millimeters to 85 or more, and their weight ranges from 170 grams to 250 grams. Color: the different colors of the skin differentiate the fruits into four groups: green, red, yellow, and bicolored. All of them with different flavors, aromas, and flesh quality. Taste: the pulp can be hard or soft, but always refreshing and juicy, and its flavor ranges from very sweet to very sour through a whole mix of tart and sweet tastes. The flesh is more or less aromatic depending on the variety. The apple is a fruit that stands out in markets because it can be found almost all year in magnificent conditions of quality and ready to be consumed. This is possible thanks to the good handling and food preservation practices that exist today. After harvest, apples that are going to be stored are subject to various conservation methods, such as rapid cooling of the fruit, storage in boxes with plastic films, and controlled refrigeration, which reduce water loss and prevent the apple skin from wrinkling. Granny Smith: from Australia and is easy to recognize because it has an intense green skin with some white dots. It is very round and has white flesh, very crunchy and juicy with a slightly acidic flavor. Golden Supreme: it is harvested first, available in the market from August to November. It is green with pink tones and globular in shape. Its crunchy and juicy flesh is somewhat acidic and not very aromatic. Golden Delicious: American variety, one of the most cultivated worldwide. Its skin is greenish yellow with small dark spots called lenticels, which are the fruit's respiratory organs. Its shape is round and regular. The flesh is juicy, crunchy, sweet, and aromatic. It can be found in fruit shops from September and throughout the year until the end of the following August. Reineta gris del Canadá: French variety of large size and flat shape. Its skin is thick and rough, yellowish rust or grayish in color, and its flesh looks viscous, juicy, and sugary, with a pleasant acidic touch. In Spain, the Reineta del Bierzo apple has had a Designation of Origin for years. Mcintosh: a fruit of medium size and round shape. The color of its skin is formed by the combination of two shades of red, or a red and a green. Its crunchy and juicy flesh is slightly acidic.