Natural Uttarakhand Golden Delicious

Description

🔍 Overview

• Scientific name: Malus domestica

• Origin: Clay County, West Virginia, USA (discovered in the early 1900s)

• Type: All-purpose apple (great for fresh eating and cooking)

• Color: Golden yellow skin, sometimes with a light blush

• Skin: Thin, tender, and smooth

• Flesh: Creamy white to pale yellow, juicy and soft

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🥗 Taste & Texture

• Taste: Mildly sweet with low acidity, honey-like flavor

• Texture: Crisp when fresh, tender and soft over time

• Flavor profile: Balanced and mellow, making it versatile for both raw and cooked uses

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🌱 Growing & Season

• Season: Harvested in early fall (Sept–Oct), widely available year-round

• Climate preference: Grows well in warm climates; sensitive to bruising

• Tree characteristics: Productive, easy-to-grow trees often used for cross-pollination

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🥕 Nutrition (per 100g apple)

• Calories: ~57 kcal

• Carbs: ~14g

• Fiber: ~2.8g

• Vitamin C: ~8% of Daily Value

• Potassium: ~200mg

• Naturally high in antioxidants, vitamin A, and polyphenols

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📦 Storage & Shelf Life

• Stores well under refrigeration but can bruise easily due to thin skin.

• Best eaten within a few weeks for peak flavor and crispness.

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🍏 Uses

• Excellent for fresh snacking

• Great in pies, crisps, sauces, and preserves as it holds flavor well

• Blends well with savory dishes like salads or roasted meats

• Good choice for juices and smoothies

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🌍 Fun Facts

• Despite its name, it’s not closely related to Red Delicious apples.

• Became West Virginia’s official state fruit in 1995.

• Was once marketed as a “perfect dessert apple” due to its sweetness.