ARTICLE: How Do You Like Them Apples?
The following is an excerpt of a blog post by registered dietitian Rosanne Rust at the blog Chew the Facts about the new non-browning apple arriving in selected stores this fall.
Soon, there will be a new apple in town. It tastes great, and won’t brown. The first question that many people ask is “Why would we need a non-browning apple?” So let me start there…
Have you ever cut into a perfect looking apple to see that it’s brown and soft inside? Have you ever sliced a bunch of apples for a fruit tray, and even though you squeezed lemon juice on them, some of them still turn brown? Would you like to chop apples into your salads without them turning brown? Have you ever spent time packing lunches for your children in the morning, only to find the bag of sliced apples come home uneaten at the end of the day?
Arctic Apples® won’t do that. Having a non-browning apple on the market will not only curb food waste, but it opens up opportunities for new recipes utilizing apples. Apples are great sources of fiber, vitamins C, and potassium.
- Fewer apples wasted (currently about 40% of apples grown are wasted)
- Less water and fuel
- Higher quality apples reduces loss
To read more about these apples and how they can help with environmental and sustainability issues, please visit the Chew the Facts website.
