Natural Himachal Red Delicious Apple

Description

🔍 Overview

• Scientific name: Malus domestica

• Origin: Peru, Iowa, USA (discovered in the 1870s)

• Type: Dessert apple (primarily eaten fresh, not usually used for baking or cooking)

• Color: Bright to deep red with distinctive five-pointed crown-like shape

• Skin: Thick, glossy, waxy

• Flesh: Pale cream to yellow, juicy but mild in flavor

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🥗 Taste & Texture

• Taste: Mildly sweet, not very tart

• Texture: Crisp when freshly harvested but can become mealy if stored too long

• Flavor profile: Subtle, not intense—often chosen for its beauty and crunch rather than bold flavor

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🌱 Growing & Season

• Season: Typically harvested in late September to October (fall)

• Availability: Widely available year-round due to cold storage

• Tree characteristics: Hardy and productive; trees grow well in temperate climates

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🥕 Nutrition (per 100g apple)

• Calories: ~59 kcal

• Carbs: ~14g (mostly natural sugars)

• Fiber: ~2.8g

• Vitamin C: ~8% of Daily Value

• Potassium: ~200mg

• Rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, low in fat

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📦 Storage & Shelf Life

• Keeps well in refrigeration for months due to its thick skin.

• Often coated in natural wax to prolong freshness.

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🍏 Uses

• Best for fresh eating (lunch boxes, snacks, salads)

• Popular for decorations and displays because of its striking red color

• Less suitable for pies, baking, or applesauce as it softens quickly and lacks tartness

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🌍 Fun Facts

• Once America’s most popular apple (dominant in US orchards for decades)

• Its signature shape with a “crown” at the bottom makes it easily recognizable

• Modern Red Delicious varieties are bred for appearance and shelf life rather than intense flavor