 | Apples |
 General Information:
The versatile apple is America's most popular fruit. With over 500 varieties, you can easily find the best apple to meet your needs. The top varieties ranging from sweetest to tartest include Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Fuji, Gala, McIntosh and Granny SmithShopping Tips:
Avoid fruit with bruises, broken skin, or internal browning. Select apples that are bruise-free and firm to the touch, with good color(color depends on the variety), flavorful taste, and pleasant smell. Refrigerate. Apples continue to ripen after harvest. To avoid discoloration, keep the surface of apples dry. Do not rinse until just before ready to use. Nutrition:
Low Fat, Saturated Fat Free, Sodium Free, Cholesterol Free, Good Source of Fiber and Vitamin C.Availability
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Cooking Tips:
Use apples in salads, main dishes, desserts and more. Always wash before serving. To prevent peeled apples from discoloring, sprinkle with lemon, orange or lime juice. To freeze, just peel, core, slice and coat the apples with lemon juice. Place in a container and freeze.
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