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Apples Notes

Apples (Malus domestica) are widely cultivated fruits originating from Central Asia, with over 7,500 cultivars available, and are produced primarily in China, the USA, and Turkey. They offer various health benefits, including antioxidant properties and support for gut health, while being versatile in culinary uses such as baking, sauces, and drinks. Proper storage techniques can extend their shelf life, and they are best stored in the refrigerator away from other produce.

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Apples Notes

Apples (Malus domestica) are widely cultivated fruits originating from Central Asia, with over 7,500 cultivars available, and are produced primarily in China, the USA, and Turkey. They offer various health benefits, including antioxidant properties and support for gut health, while being versatile in culinary uses such as baking, sauces, and drinks. Proper storage techniques can extend their shelf life, and they are best stored in the refrigerator away from other produce.

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■ The Apple: Useful Notes

A concise reference on varieties, nutrition, storage, and uses

Apples (Malus domestica) are among the world's most Scientific name Malus domestica
widely cultivated and consumed fruits. Originating in
Family Rosaceae
Central Asia, they now grow in temperate regions across
every inhabited continent. With over 7,500 known Origin Central Asia (Kazakhstan)
cultivars, apples vary enormously in taste, texture, colour, Season (Northern Hemisphere)
Late summer – autumn
and best use — from eating fresh to baking, pressing into
World production ~86 million tonnes/year
cider, and making vinegar.
Top producers China, USA, Turkey, Poland

Popular Varieties
Variety Flavour Best For

Fuji Very sweet, crisp Eating fresh

Granny Smith Tart, firm Baking, cooking

Gala Mild-sweet, crunchy Snacking, salads

Honeycrisp Sweet-tart, juicy Eating fresh

Braeburn Balanced sweet-tart Baking & eating

Cox's Orange Pippin Complex, aromatic Eating, cider

Pink Lady Tangy-sweet, crisp Eating, cheese boards

Golden Delicious Mild, sweet, soft Sauces, baking

Nutrition (per 100 g, raw)


Nutrient Amount

Calories 52 kcal

Carbohydrates 13.8 g

of which sugars 10.4 g

Dietary fibre 2.4 g

Vitamin C 4.6 mg (5% DV)

Potassium 107 mg (3% DV)

Vitamin K 2.2 µg (2% DV)

Fat 0.2 g

Protein 0.3 g

Health Benefits
• Rich in quercetin, catechin, and chlorogenic acid — antioxidants linked to reduced oxidative
stress.
• High soluble fibre (pectin) supports gut health and feeds beneficial bacteria.
• Regular consumption associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes (approx. 28% reduction in
some studies).
• Linked to reduced risk of heart disease through lowering LDL cholesterol.
• Phloridzin (in apple skin) may protect against bone density loss post-menopause.
• Low glycaemic index — suitable for blood sugar management when eaten whole.

Storage Tips
• Store unwashed apples in the refrigerator crisper drawer — they last 4–6 weeks vs. 1 week at
room temperature.
• Keep apples away from other produce: they release ethylene gas that accelerates ripening and
spoilage.
• Wrap individual apples in newspaper to slow moisture loss during long storage.
• Cut apples brown due to oxidation — toss with lemon juice or salt water to slow browning.
• Freeze slices (blanched or with ascorbic acid) for up to 12 months for later baking use.

Culinary Uses
• Baking: Pies, crumbles, muffins, cakes — Granny Smith and Braeburn hold shape best when
heated.
• Sauces & preserves: Applesauce, apple butter, jams, and chutneys. Pectin makes apples a
natural thickener.
• Drinks: Fresh apple juice, cloudy cider, sparkling cider, and apple cider vinegar.
• Savoury cooking: Pairs well with pork, game, sharp cheese (cheddar, blue), walnuts, and
cabbage.
• Drying: Sliced and dehydrated into apple chips — a healthy snack with long shelf life.
• Fermentation: Hard cider and Calvados (apple brandy from Normandy, France).

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" — Welsh proverb, c. 1866

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