How to choose, store and cook apples
'24.09.2021'
Source: One green planet
The most delicious and healthy fall delicacy is sweet, crunchy, slightly tart and incredibly tasty. Yes, we're talking about apples. Most of the apple harvest in America is harvested in the fall, which means that right now is the height of the apple season. Useful tips are given by the portal One Green Planet.
Why are they so helpful?
There is an old saying: "One apple a day - and a doctor is not needed." The statement is not devoid of justice. The average apple contains only 95 calories, four grams of fiber, which improves the functioning of the digestive tract, helps to “grow” beneficial bacteria in the intestines that are responsible for immunity, aids in the elimination of excess fat and improves well-being. Apples are packed with antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other serious ailments. Portal Medical News Today Called apples one of the ten most healthy foods.
How to choose the perfect apple
Look for hard, smooth apples. Unlike avocados or pears, if the skin of an apple can be pressed with your finger, it is better not to take it. Make sure that the skin of the fruit is not damaged, in this way pathogenic bacteria can enter it. Ideally, you should choose an apple with a bright shade without brown spots on the surface.
How to store fruits correctly
You can leave the strong, pretty apples at room temperature if you plan on eating them quickly enough. But you should know that in this case, the fruit will continue to ripen until it starts to rot. If you are not going to eat it within 1-2 days, it is best to put the apple in the refrigerator - there the fruit can be stored for up to a week.
How to understand the varieties
It is important to make sure you are using the correct apple variety for baking and snacking. And there really are differences. When choosing an apple for food, pay attention to tart light green Granny Smithred Delicious or crispy Fuji, fragrant fruits are also very good Gala. Bakers and housewives most often use baking varieties such as Jonagold, Winesap, Braeburn, Honeycrisp or Pink ladies, having more durable textures, notes of astringency and containing less sugar.
How to cook fruit
If you plan to cook an apple, then, regardless of the recipe, wash the fruit thoroughly and dry well. Then cut with a knife or special tools, or peel off the skin. Apple seeds are not edible and should be thrown away. But the peel is saturated with useful substances, so it is advisable to eat it without peeling. But if the recipe says an apple without a skin, you can remove it and eat it separately.
