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.