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It is one of the most popular fruits and is available all year round. Additionally, it has multiple health benefits:

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

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

• Fuji: round, medium-sized, with dark red skin and a yellow-green background, dense, sweet, and crunchy flesh, with a long shelf life.
• Pink Lady: a cross between the Australian Lady Williams apple and the Golden Delicious, with pink skin, sweet and crunchy, low in mealiness, with a strawberry and vanilla aroma.
• Marlene: a variety from Südtirol in the Alps.
• Royal Extra: very round shape, skin with red and orange streaks and a yellow-green background, white, crunchy, sweet, and flavorful flesh.
• Granny Smith: bright green skin, crunchy and tart, strong texture, and slow oxidation.
• Golden: smooth skin with a bright yellow color, white flesh that is very sweet.
• Golden Fr: French Golden variety.