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

It contains pectin which 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 diarrhea or colitis. Additionally, it is diuretic and purifying, expectorant and hypotensive, and helps 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, dark red skin with a yellow-green background, dense, sweet, and crunchy flesh, long shelf life.
• Pink Lady: a cross between the Australian Lady Williams apple and the Golden Delicious, pink skin, sweet and crunchy, not mealy, with a strawberry and vanilla aroma.
• Marlene: a variety from Südtirol in the Alps.
• Royal Extra: very round shape, skin with red and orange stripes and yellow-green background, white, crunchy, sweet, and tasty flesh.
• Granny Smith: bright green skin, crunchy and acidic, firm texture, and slow oxidation.
• Golden: smooth skin and bright yellow color, white and very sweet flesh.
• Golden Fr: Golden variety from France.
• Starking: one of the best-known varieties, with shiny skin featuring red and green stripes, yellowish-white and crunchy flesh, with a sweet flavor.