About Apple

The apple plant is known to have originated in Kazhakastan. From Kazhakastan, the apple spread to different parts of the world. Unlike the bigger apples of modern day, a typical apple fruit is small enough to fit in the palm. History of the fruit apple can be traced back to the Iron age. This widely cultivated fruit is known to have more than 7,500 cultivars.

Different Kinds of Apple:

Red Delicious Apples: This apple variety has a deep red color and thick skin. The apple skin is bitter in taste and its edible portion has a crispy texture. This popular cultivar is preferred over local varieties by farmers. Unlike the rounder varieties, the red delicious apples are thinner. It is best eaten when in the raw state. One shouldn't use this apple variety for baking.

Honey Crisp Apples: It is one of the different type of apples with sweet taste and crispy in the edible portion. Farmers have started growing this apple variety from the 1990s, it is a cultivar produced by crossing the Macaun and Honeygold varieties. Apart from fresh-eating, this apple finds its use in salads, baking, sauces and many other dishes.

Granny Smith Apples: The sweetness and tartness of Granny Smith apples is well-balanced, which is one of their specialties. These green colored apples are durable and retain their freshness throughout the shipping journey. It is possible to store the Granny Smith apples for about 6 months in cold storage. It is one of the different types of apples used for fresh-eating. The applesauce made from this type is considered to be very good.