The apple, from the Rosaceae family, is a universally popular fruit, very rich in nutritional elements. Its cultivation extends to most countries with a temperate climate on all continents. There are numerous varieties of apples that differ in an exceptional way both for their appearance and for their color, flavor, and shape. It has a simple shape, more or less truncated, slightly square or blatantly round. Its cultivation is relatively easy and it is one of the most consumed fruits in the world. Its skin, which varies greatly in color depending on the variety – green, yellow, reddish, bicolor, carmine red, gray or brown, among others – is full of vitamins, as is its pulp, hard, soft, crunchy depending on the variety, but always juicy and refreshing. Its flavor can be from very sweet to acid. Some of the best known varieties are: Golden, Fuji, Granny Smith, Royal Gala, Reineta, Red King Oregon, Starking, etc., which have taken over from the traditional and ancient Delicious, Beauty of Rome, Stayman, King Davis, Green Doncella, Camozas, Manyagas, Esperiegas, etc.

According to historical writings, its origin in Europe dates back to prehistory, but it is believed that it would come from the Caucasus area. There is scientific evidence that establishes the presence of apple trees in several European countries at that time, which today are Spain, France, Italy, Austria, England, which are still some of the main producing countries, along with the United States, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina.

The apple is very rich in vitamin B and C as well as in calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. It has known digestive and nutritional qualities. It is a fruit with exceptional nutritional and vitamin content.

It is better to enjoy its almost innumerable flavors, always refreshing, naturally. It is also essential in the pastry and canning industries. It can be combined in dishes cooked with meat, in desserts with other fruits, in fruit salads, in cakes, and it is also used to make cider. It is one of the fruits that you can enjoy alone or mixed with other foods, in any dish, hot or cold, sweet or salty, at any time. The apple is an ideal fruit.

The apple has exceptional conservation qualities. It can also be stored from one season to another in a cool and dry place, although now the off-season apples, which come mainly from Argentina, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand, allow you to enjoy their fresh flavor throughout. year.