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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, acting as a mild laxative and astringent in diarrhea or colitis. Additionally, it is diuretic, purifying, anti-catarrhal, hypotensive, and aids in fat elimination.

There are many varieties of apples, and generally the season starts in September and lasts until June, although there are varieties that are 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 and the Golden Delicious, pink skin, sweet and crunchy, not very floury, aroma of strawberry and vanilla.
• Marlene: variety from Südtirol in the Alps.
• Royal Extra: very round shape, skin with red and orange stripes and a yellowish green background, white, crunchy, sweet, and tasty flesh.
• Granny Smith: bright green skin, crunchy and acidic, strong texture and slow oxidation.
• Golden: smooth, bright yellow skin, white flesh, and very sweet.
• Golden Fr: Golden variety from France.
• Starking: one of the most well-known varieties, shiny skin with red and green stripes, yellowish white and crunchy flesh, sweet taste.