Nutrition

• Apples are a good source of fiber.
• One apple has 80 calories, no fat, 22g carbohydrates, 5g dietary fiber, no protein, and no sodium.

Selection and Storage

• Apples should be firm and have smooth skin. Brown freckles on the surface on skin are caused by weather conditions but do not affect its flavor.
• Apples should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to keep them crisp for a long time.

Common Types

There are thousands of varieties of apples. Four of the most popular ones are:

• Red Delicious. These are red, sweet, juicy apples that are best eaten raw as a snack, because they are not good for cooking.
• Granny Smith. These are green apples that are slightly tart and very crisp. They are good for snacking and cooking.
• McIntosh. These apples are crisp and very slightly tart, and are usually red with a little bit of green. They are good for snacking and cooking.
• Rome. These apples are yellowish green with red and are tart. They are best used for cooking