GOLDEN APPLE L

It is one of the most popular fruits and is available all year round. In addition, it has multiple health-promoting properties:

It contains pectin that reduces cholesterol and diabetes, amino acids, acids, sugars and fibers. It also has anti-inflammatory properties of the digestive system, as it acts as a mild laxative and is astringent in diarrhea or colitis. It is also diuretic and depurative, anticatarrhal and hypotensive and helps in the elimination of fats.

There are many varieties of apples and usually the season starts in September and lasts until June, although there are varieties that are on the market from August to November and others all year round. The most popular varieties are:

• Fuji: round, medium size, dark red skin and yellowish green background, dense, sweet and crunchy flesh, long shelf life.
• Pink Lady: cross between Australian Lady Williams apple and Golden Delicious,  pink skin, sweet and crisp, slightly mealy, strawberry and vanilla aroma.
• Marlene: variety from Südtirol in the Alps.
• Royal Extra: very rounded shape, skin with red and orange stripes and greenish yellow background, white flesh, crunchy, sweet and tasty.
• Granny Smith: bright green skin, crisp and crisp, strong texture and slow oxidation.
• Golden: smooth and bright yellow skin, white flesh and very sweet.
• Golden Fr: Golden variety from France.
• Starking: one of the best known varieties, shiny skin with red and greenish stripes, yellowish white and crisp flesh, sweet flavor.