Apple

Granny Smith Apple is a bright green apple variety, often with small white lenticels (pores) visible on its skin. It is medium to large in size, round in shape, and known for its firm, juicy texture and thick skin. The flesh is bright white, crisp, and tart, with a refreshing acidity balanced by a hint of sweetness. Granny Smith is also notable for its high antioxidant activity and has the highest phenolic content among apple varieties, making it both nutritionally rich and health-promoting.

Gala Apple is a thin-skinned apple variety with a color that varies depending on ripeness, typically showing a yellow-orange base accented with pink to red stripes. Its flesh is creamy yellow, crisp, and dense, offering a mildly sweet flavor with a subtle floral aroma. Gala has many naturally mutated strains, with the most common being Scarlett Gala and Royal Gala. Known for its pleasant sweetness and crunch, Gala is popular for both fresh eating and juicing.

Red Delicious Apple is a medium-sized apple with a distinctly elongated, conical shape. Its deep, vibrant red color gives it a highly attractive appearance, making it one of the most visually appealing red apple varieties. It is sweet, mildly aromatic, and primarily enjoyed fresh. There are several Red Delicious strains, including Starking, Jeromine, Red Velox, and Scarlett Spur, each known for slight variations in color intensity, firmness, and ripening time.

Fuji Apple is easily recognized by its yellow-green skin with attractive pink speckles. It has a dense, crisp, and juicy texture with a matte white flesh that is clean and firm. The flavor is predominantly sweet and very refreshing, especially when slightly chilled. Beneath the skin, the flesh is dense, juicy, crisp, and finely grained, with a pale ivory-white color and a small core containing black-brown seeds. Fuji apples are low in acidity, creating a balanced sweet-tart flavor with notes reminiscent of honey and citrus.

Modì Apple is a medium to large-sized variety, typically 7–8 cm in diameter, with a round to slightly conical shape. Its smooth, firm skin is known for its deep purplish-red color, often highlighted by yellow or green undertones. The flesh is cream-colored, crisp, and juicy, with a fibrous core containing a few dark brown seeds. Modì apples have a balanced, mild flavor, combining sweetness with a subtle tartness, making them refreshing and versatile for both fresh eating and culinary use.

Golden Delicious Apple is a large, yellowish-green skinned variety known for its very sweet flavor. It is prone to bruising and shriveling, so it must be handled and stored carefully. Golden Delicious is highly valued for fresh eating, as well as for use in salads, applesauce, and apple butter. It is widely cultivated in all major warm apple-growing regions worldwide. From a grower’s perspective, it is an attractive variety because it is easy to cultivate and has an excellent storage life after harvest. To enjoy its best flavor, the fruit should be allowed to fully ripen on the tree until it turns a rich golden yellow.