Do you know?
7,500 varieties of apples in the world.
2,500 varieties in the United States only !!!!
some interesting facts about Apple.
Apples can float because 25% of their volume is nothing but air.
The first apple pie recipe came from England in the 1300’s.
Life expectancy for apple tree is about 100 years
The most expensive apple in the world is Sekai Ichi apple it cost $21.00 each. Sekai ichi means “world’s number one” in Japanese.
The largest apple ever weighed 1.849 kg
Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free.medium apple is about 80 calories, Benefits: Protect bones, prevent cancer, lower cholesterol.
Apple is full of fiber and lots of antioxidants
Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit.
Some apple trees will grow over 40 feet high and live over 100 years.
Apples are the second most valuable fruit grown in the United States After Oranges.
World's top apple producers are China, United States, Turkey, Poland and Italy.
The Lady or Api apple is one of the oldest varieties
36 apples needed to create one gallon of apple cider
Top ten Apples.
1. Red Delicious Apple
This is most common variety in Apple around the world,
heart-shaped, and its skin is bright red with tiny gold strips.
2. Fuji Apple
Developed In Japan In 1930,
It is one of the most common apple varieties in Japan, China, and the US.
3. Honeycrisp Apple
sweet and juicy with a crispy texture.
4. McIntosh Apple
Canada’s national apple discovered in Canada in 1811.
5. Baldwin
Ideal for making apple cider vinegar.
6. Lady Apple
Originated from France discovered in 1628,
This small size apple also called “Christmas apple” often used in making chutneys.
7. Granny Smith Apple
Discovered in 1868 in an Australian remain fresh for long periods.
8. Golden Delicious Apple
Very delicious and delicate.
9. Gala Apple
originally from New Zealand
Gala apples are crispy and very sweet.
10. Cortland Apple
The apple is one of United States’ most popular apple varieties.
REFERENCES:
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
United States Apple Association
