Nutrients:
Calcium, Fibre, Iron, Water, Phosphorus, Vitamins A, B3 and C.
Description:
The Golden Delicious apple got its start in 1890 as a chance seedling on a West Virginia farm owned by Anderson H. Mullins. It was initially sold under the name ‘Mullins Yellow Seedling’ until 1916 when the rights were sold to Paul Stark of Stark Brothers Nursery, who renamed it ‘Golden Delicious’.
Today it is very common as a supermarket apple variety and is being rehabilitated by apple enthusiasts who are rediscovering its potential.
Nutrients:
Calcium, Fibre, Iron, Water, Phosphorus, Vitamins A, B3 and C.
Description:
The fruit is bright red in colour, striated and intense. The size is medium to large and very uniform. The shape is an elongated truncated cone with five carpel lobes near the apical area. In terms of taste, the flesh is white in colour, very sugary, aromatic and firm, making the fruit a product of choice for consumers.
Nutrients:
Fibre, Calcium, Iron, Carbohydrates and Vitamin C.
Description:
The Royal Gala originated in New Zealand in the 1960s and is a cross between the Kidd's Orange and Golden Delicious apples.
Nutrients:
Fibre, Calcium, Iron, Carbohydrates and Vitamin C.
Description:
The Bravo de Esmolfe apple is a unique Portuguese variety from the Esmolfe region in Penalva do Castelo. Known for its intense and distinctive aroma, this apple stands out for its sweet and slightly acidic flavour, with a soft and juicy flesh.
The skin is thin and whitish, with a greenish or pinkish colour. Despite its relatively small size, the Bravo de Esmolfe is a healthy and tasty option.
Today, it remains one of the most popular apples in Portugal, both for fresh consumption and for traditional jams and jellies
Nutrients:
Fibre, Calcium, Iron, Carbohydrates and Vitamin C.
Description:
The Granny Smith apple first appeared in Australia in 1868, discovered by Maria Ann Smith. Known for its tart and refreshing flavour, this apple is firm, crisp and juicy, making it a popular choice for fresh consumption and cooking.
Its skin is smooth, shiny and deep green, with a dense texture and white flesh that oxidises slowly. With a low sugar content and high acidity, it is a favourite for pies and salads as it retains its firmness after cutting.
Today, the Granny Smith is one of the most commercialised apples in the world, valued for its balance between acidity and freshness.
Nutrients:
Calcium, Fibre, Iron, Water, Phosphorus, Vitamins A, B3 and C.
Description:
The Fuji apple is a cross between the Red Delicious and Ralls Janet varieties, developed in Japan in the 1930s and introduced to the market in 1962. It has a sweet and slightly tart flavor, with a firm, crunchy and extremely juicy flesh. Its rind varies from bright red to yellowish green with pink spots, which gives it an attractive appearance. With a high sugar content and low acidity, it is one of the most popular apples for fresh consumption and is also used in desserts and juices.
Today, Fuji is one of the most popular varieties in the world, appreciated for its longevity and intense flavor.
Nutrients:
Calcium, Fibre, Iron, Water, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamins A, B3 and C
Description:
Originally from U. S. A. (New York), this fruit is Golden Delicious-like in shape, regular, slightly elongated, with a medium stalk and a reddish surface slightly streaked with yellow.
The flesh is fine, juicy, consistent, acidulous and balanced, pleasantly perfumed with very good quality, and the fruit at harvest should have a flesh hardness of 6.0 to 7.0 Kg/0.5 cm2, as well as a refractive index of over 12% (Brix).
The average size is usually large: 75 to 85 mm, which corresponds to a weight of 210 to 230 grams.
Harvest time for this variety is between mid and late September, requiring successive harvests (weeding) and it can be kept in good conditions for around 5 months in a conventional (normal) atmosphere and 8 months in a controlled atmosphere.
Nutrients:
Calcium, Fiber, Iron, Water, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamins A, B1, B2 and C.
Description:
The Reineta apple is a traditional variety and one of the oldest, probably originating in France in the 16th century.
It is characterized by its strong, acidic and slightly sweet flavor, and is especially appreciated for confectionery, cider and jams. Its pulp is grainy, firm and aromatic, making it perfect for roasts and desserts.
The skin is rough and greenish-yellow in color, with brownish spots that give it a rustic appearance. This variety stands out for its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties.
Today, the Reineta apple continues to be a favorite among chefs and lovers of intense flavors, maintaining its position as a fruit of choice for culinary uses.
Nutrients:
Dietary fibre, copper, vitamin C and K.
Description:
The Conference is an unusual pear because of its elongated, thin shape and light green skin with brown mesh. It is sweet, juicy and smooth in texture.
Nutrients:
Calcium, Dietary Fibre, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron Vitamin A and C.
Description:
The Rocha Pear has a yellow or light green skin and an oval shape. The white flesh is hard, juicy and sweet.
