Golden apples: calories, BJU, benefit and harm

Walking around the store, you most likely noticed more than once small yellowish apples with the beautiful name Golden on the shelves. If you are attracted by their appearance, but you doubt the internal content, we will share with you a detailed description of this variety.

Immediately it is worth noting that today this type is one of the best due to its taste and attractive presentation. Delicate taste is intertwined with the sweetness of honey - this is how you can describe your feelings from exploring this bright fruit. True, such fragrant notes can easily disappear as a result of improper long-term storage. But if you do everything right, then perhaps the taste will be enriched.

Do not rely on the taste preferences of other buyers. You should try this fruit yourself. This will help you decide whether to buy them later or not.

For decades, the Golden apple variety has been known and widely distributed throughout the United States and Western Europe. Under its cultivation stand plantations of giant proportions. The product is used not only for use in home regions, but also shipped to other countries of the world.

There is a legend about the origin of a beautiful variety of the apple tree family in American lands. Residents of West Virginia in the early 1900s for the first time noticed a tree hung with yellow fruits. As it turned out later, it had been sprouting up on this very spot since the end of the 1890s. But the "parents" of this variety have not been found. Until today, the origin of this variety is covered with a mystery, which gives these apples some exoticism. Of course, some breeders expressed their assumptions that Grimes Golden and Golden Reinette are among the sources of this species.

Not long mysterious variety remained free and wild. In the first half of the 19th century, representatives of the Gardens of the Stark Brothers gardening company bought cuttings cut off from the then nameless tree. From this point on, the cultivation of “golden fruits” began to gain momentum, smoothly turning into a fruit brand. By the way, Golden apples have been coming to Russia recently. At the same time, additional varieties' names appear in our markets: “Apple-pear” and “Golden excellent”.

Golden apples are slightly elongated fruits of round or oval shape. They also differ in very large sizes, the average weight of which reaches 180 grams.

Their skin is rather thick. In the early stages of ripening, the fruits have a yellowish-green color, slightly different from other varieties. But fully ripe apples acquire a pure yellow color, for which they received their name.

The pulp of ripened fruit is not at all tough, it has a greenish tint. It is this part of the apple that professional cooks and housewives simply use to make the best fruit delicacies, including salads, apple purees for children of different ages, juices and preservation. And also from it get apple oil.

The variety has a long series of various advantages, but, like its other counterparts, has its drawbacks. The advantages include high yield from one tree. And given the large weight of an apple, which exceeds 170 grams, it can be concluded that the gardener receives more than 80 kilograms of fruit from one apple tree.

Charges usually begin in the autumn-winter period. This period of fruiting is considered an early one, thanks to which the variety enjoys the special love of gardeners. And also for the fact that it is resistant to droughts and the ability to survive in winter conditions (observing proper care).

Of course, now on the shelves of stores you can find any varieties of apples that you like that look irresistible. It is for this reason that few people are interested in how and where Golden grows.

If suddenly you decide to grow the Golden apple tree in our Russian gardens, you should study the characteristics of the plant in more detail:

• the culture is barren, therefore an artificial method of pollination (manual) is required, but the varieties “Aydared” and “Simirenko” are also suitable for this procedure;
• height of mature trees of medium size;
• young cone in the shape of a cone, fructifying - round and wide, branches with foliage strongly intertwined;
• bright green oval-shaped leaves with a slightly elongated tip;
• bark of a trunk of a dark gray color with visible greenish specks;
• the fruiting of an apple tree begins somewhere from the age of two;

• skoroplodny fruits are always in large quantities (collection from the tree reaches 80 kg per year);
• the choice of location should fall into areas with good sunshine;
• a suitable type of soil will be carbonate-sod and loamy;
• to maintain a healthy apple will help regular fertilizers.

Interestingly, this variety is an excellent pollinator, which is why many other apple varieties have been cultivated with it and are still grown. Judging by the reviews, on the territory of Russia, apple trees of this species have taken root well and delight their owners with a bright and juicy harvest every season.

Absolutely all fruits are exceptionally useful for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The high content of valuable components contributes to the normal functioning of the entire human body. Apples occupy one of the most important places among healthy and nutritious foods. Half of the apple is filled only with water, which acts as a lever in the work of a single organ. The remainder is largely represented by peel and pulp fibers. 100 g of the product contains 57 kcal. At the same time, 1 pc. a ripe fruit weighs on average 180-200 grams, which is why its caloric content varies from 102.7 to 114 kcal. The nutritional value of an apple without a peel is only 48 calories at 100 g.

The chemical composition of Golden apples is a collection of all the necessary macronutrients and vitamins, amino acids and fibers, as well as a high percentage of fiber, without which, by the way, proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is impossible.

Detailed list:

• vitamin A;
• vitamin group B (B1, B2, B4, B5, B6);
• beta carotene;
• lutein;
• vitamin K;
• beta cryptoxanthin;
• vitamin PP;
• phosphorus;
• potassium;
• manganese;

• zinc;
• calcium;
• sodium;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• copper;
• pectin;
• essential acids (arginine, leucine, tryptophan, valine, lysine, histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, threonine);
• replaceable acids (glycine, cysteine, tyrosine, alanine, proline, aspartic and glutamic acid, serine);
• glucose, fructose, sucrose, starch, mono- and disaccharides act as carbohydrates.

Despite the sufficient amount of sugars in the fruit pulp, experts still define it as dietary.

Clearly BJU can be represented as follows:

• 0.5 g of protein;
• 0.2 g fat;
• 10.5 carbohydrates.

The glycemic index can vary from 30 to 45 units. GI depends on the sugar content of the product, therefore, the smaller the “sweetness”, the lower the index. Such low rates allow you to include green fruits in the daily diet of patients with diabetes and struggling with obesity.

Since ancient times, apple culture is considered to be often used as food. Recall works of art, such as paintings or literary texts.They describe in detail the rich techniques of well-known personalities, and not a single table could do without a tray with filling apples. And this dessert has been popular for centuries not only because of its taste alone.

Maybe the Golden apples were not immortalized in the most famous works, but this does not mean that they are inferior to their fellows. Yes, first of all this species is a sweet and tasty fruit with a pleasant aroma.

The main benefit lies in the fact that the “golden apple”:

• prevents the occurrence of atherosclerosis, and also stops the development that has begun;
• facilitates inflammatory processes of connective tissues, for example, in case of rheumatism;
• preserves and strengthens the general state of vision;
• significantly improves the growth and strengthening of bone tissue (especially growing children and pregnant women);
• affects the rapid weight loss (proven by more than a dozen scientific studies);
• normalizes the appearance of the nails and hair;
• markedly reduces the risk of dermatological diseases;
• acts as an effective cleaner of the body from toxins and slags;
• improves iron absorption;
• prevents the formation of cancer cells;

• stabilizes the proper functioning of the thyroid gland due to iodine contained in its bones;
• strengthens the immune system, which advocates against viral and infectious diseases;
• lowers cholesterol;
• regular use contributes to the cleaning of blood vessels;
• fiber and fiber help to cope with intestinal problems (stool normalization);
• can eliminate plaque due to the presence of malic acid;
• considered a preventive product for diseases of the kidneys, liver and heart;
• contained hemoglobin regulates its level in the blood (cures for anemia);
• possesses diuretic properties that are necessary in the fight against edema;
• cooked apple juice is able to raise the general mood, relieve from stress and fatigue;
• It is a rather energetic product that can eliminate hunger.

Previously, the list of negative consequences of eating apples and apple juice was only individual intolerance, allergic reactions to the food eaten. In such cases, it was easy to avoid harmful effects - the fruit was banned only for allergy sufferers.

The fruits of “Golden” can harm some groups of people, as well as in some individual cases:

• suffering from problems with the gastrointestinal tract (it also includes gastritis and ulcers, which can worsen after eating the fruit);
• malfunction of the gallbladder (contained malic acid can lead to inflammation);
• there are cases of peristalsis (constipation is possible);
• a large amount of fruit acid, in fact, can destroy tooth enamel (you can get rid of it by rinsing the mouth after eating the fruit);
• do not abuse the apple pits, because the elements contained in them turn into a poisonous type of acid - hydrocyanic;
• skin should be cut off due to the fact that before selling fruits are processed by certain chemical means - pesticides that are harmful to humans.

Learn more about the beneficial properties and possible harm to the human body, you will be more consciously approach the choice of product. Golden is a truly tasty and healthy representative of apple culture.Regular use of high-quality selected fruits will have a beneficial effect on your health.

Do not forget about the proper storage of apples. Such a factor is indeed the most important. After purchase, they should be stored in the refrigerator in the fruit / vegetable compartment or in another cool place, such as a closet or cellar. No less important point - store apples should be thoroughly washed before use, preferably using special detergents. The use of chemical-based processing agents by the manufacturer can cause discomfort in the stomach, even serious problems with the digestive system.

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