Apple Facts

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Apple Facts:












General:

  • Origin: Central Asia, where the wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, still exists.
  • Cultivation: Worldwide, most widely grown species in the genus Malus.
  • Production: Apple makes up half of the world's deciduous fruit tree production.
  • Varieties: Over 2,500 varieties grown in the US alone.

Interesting:

  • Floating Apples: Apples float in water because a quarter of their volume is air.
  • The Power of Leaves: It takes the energy from 50 apple tree leaves to produce one apple.
  • Seedy Secrets: The average apple has 5 seeds.
  • Apple Bobbing Science: Apples are less dense than water, making them perfect for apple bobbing.

Health:

  • Fiber Power: An average apple provides 20% of your recommended daily fiber intake.
  • Vitamin Boost: Apples are packed with vitamins and minerals.
  • Healthy Choice: Apples have no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.

Random:

  • Ripening Rate: Apples ripen 6-10 times faster at room temperature than when refrigerated.
  • Cider Surprise: It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.
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