Healthy Food Database

Apples - Red Delicious
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Look for the bumps around the base of the apple to check the variety. It looks better than it tastes - a sweet apple with flesh that's often powdery and disappointing.

Note: the salicylate content is only regarded as low if the apple is peeled; otherwise the level is high.
Category: Fruit
In Season: Autumn
To Buy:
Always check for crispness with this one - flick it with your fingernail and listen out for a hollow tap sound.
To Store:
Keep apples crisp by storing them in the fridge
Tips & Tricks:
Sweet-talk your friendly greengrocer to let you try it first.
Cooking Tips:
I wouldn't.

Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Energy (kJ):
319
Low GI < 55:
Protein (g):
0.4
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Amines:
Negligible
Glutamates:
n/a
Carbohydrates, g:
17.5
Fibre, g:
Fat (g):
0.1
Vitamin C:
Salicylates:
Moderate

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Cold and Flus
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Detoxifying
Diabetes
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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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