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- The scientific name of the apple is ‘Malus pumila’.
- Some other names of apples are ‘Malus Domestica’, ‘Malus Communis’, ‘Malus Sylvestris’ and ‘Pyrus Malus’.
- The apple fruit’s native origin is Central Asia.
- There are more than 7500 varieties found around the world and each has a unique taste and has different uses.
- In the world, major producers of apples are the U.S., China, France, Italy, and Turkey.
- Apple tree blossoms start in spring and fruit matures in late summer.
- Apple trees are unable to develop fruit without cross–pollination and for pollination, honey bees are used.
- Apples can be stored in controlled atmospheric chambers to delay their ripening for some period depending on requirement.
- Apples are mostly stored in highly concentrated carbon dioxide chambers with high air filtration.
- Apples contain vitamins A and C.
- Apple fruit has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcerative properties.
- Apples are a rich source of polyphenols which is a antioxidant and help to lower blood pressure.
- Antioxidants in apples help against cancers which include lung, breast and digestive tract cancer.
- Apples contain flavonoids which are useful for skin.
- Flavonoids help to reduce melanin levels, and greasiness, and help to reduce skin redness(erythema).
- Apples’ antioxidant properties help to keep skin softer, help to maintain moisture on the skin and decrease various skin diseases.
- Apples are a large source of carbohydrates and fibres.
- Apples are a large source of fibre called pectin.
- Pectin fibre helps to improve digestion and relieve diarrhoea, it also helps to lower cholesterol.
- Apples are nutritional fruit that helps to increase the immunity of the body and helps to reduce stress resistance.
- Eating Apples helps to improve mental health, reduce the chances of getting gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD), and helps in food digestion.
- Apples are largely consumed because they help to reduce weight and lower the chance of heart disease.
- Apples are eaten in various ways raw, juice, jams and jellys, apple cake, apple butter, apple pie, salad and smoothies, etc.
- Apples are farmed for different purposes for cooking and dessert purposes, cider production.
- Apple juice gets fermented for the production of cider.
- In the world large amounts of apples are used for the production of brandy, cider and wine.
- Farming of apples depends upon their requirement and varies in their colour, size, shape, and acidity.
- Some popular varieties of apples are ‘Red Delicious’,’ Fuji’, ‘Granny Smith’, and ‘Golden Delicious’.
