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Round and yellowish-green in color with small dark spots, it is cultivated practically all over the world and therefore one of the most well-known.

Its flesh is juicy, crisp when bitten, sweet, and very aromatic. It can be found in the market almost all year round. Among the properties and benefits that apple consumption provides, we would highlight that it is practically a fruit tolerated by everyone, being an excellent antioxidant for our body as well as astringent or laxative depending on how we consume it.

Antioxidants can be found in its skin, which contains the highest amount of polyphenols such as quercetin and flavonoids. This is why it is important to eat the fruit with its skin, as antioxidants neutralize free radicals, avoiding an increase in cholesterol and therefore cardiovascular problems or diseases like cancer. In addition to antioxidants, it also provides us with a good dose of fiber, which will regulate our digestive system, being astringent if we eat it with the skin and laxative if we discard it.

It is also rich in pectin, which helps retain water, as well as tannins, due to their astringent and anti-inflammatory properties in our intestines. Among the minerals provided by the apple, we would highlight potassium, making it a recommended fruit for dietary treatments such as hypertension or conditions where fluid retention occurs, as well as magnesium and vitamins C and E, making it a fruit with excellent nutritional and digestive properties.

The organic golden apple is yellowish in color, with a soft and juicy texture. It is also the sweetest of all. Without a doubt, it is the queen of apples, as it is the most sold. It is grown and harvested in high mountains.