Apple

SELECT

Apples are available fresh, dried and as 100% juice for good nutrition and convenience. If selecting fresh, choose firm, shiny, smooth-skinned apples with intact stems. Should smell fresh, not musty.  

Varieties to Explore
Honeycrisp
Granny Smith
Gala
Fuji
Pink Lady
McIntosh
Envy

Nutrient Content Claims
Fat free, Saturated fat free, Cholesterol free, Sodium free, Good source of fiber 

Health Claims 

Dietary Fat & Cancer: Development of cancer depends on many factors. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers. Apples are fat free. 

Sodium & Hypertension:

• Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. 
  Apples are sodium free. 
• Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Apples are naturally sodium free. 
• Apples, as part of a low sodium diet, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. 

Dietary Saturated Fat & Cholesterol & Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Apples contain no saturated fat or cholesterol. 

Fiber-Containing Grain Products, Fruits, and Vegetables and Cancer: Low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some of cancers, a disease associated with many factors. Apples are a good source of fiber. 

Fruits & Vegetables & Cancer: Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Apples are a good source of fiber. 

STORE

Refrigerate in a plastic bag away from strong-odored foods. Use within 3 weeks.  

SERVE

The Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Apples
Check out our apple recipes!

SAVOR

Presence in Ethnic Cuisines 
Chinese, Japanese, Korean / South East Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) / Mediterranean / Southern 

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Social Media Posts 

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