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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 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 diarrhea or colitis. Furthermore, it is diuretic and purifying, has cough-relieving properties, and helps in fat elimination.

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

• Fuji : round, medium-sized, with dark red skin and a yellowish-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, low in mealiness, with a strawberry and vanilla aroma.
• Marlene : variety from Südtirol in the Alps.
• Royal Extra : very round shape, skin with red and orange stripes and a yellow-green background, white, crunchy, sweet, and flavorful flesh.
• Granny Smith : bright green skin, crunchy and tart, firm texture, and slow oxidation.
• Golden : smooth skin and bright yellow color, white and very sweet flesh.
• Golden Fr.: Golden variety from France.