The most useful apple varieties are Antonovka and Renet Simirenko. They contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals, which are preserved almost throughout the winter.
Instructions
Step 1
Apples are the most important healthy and readily available fruit in cold countries, where the summer period does not last long enough. Apples are one of the few fruits that can be stored for several months without losing their valuable properties.
Step 2
It has been established that the juice of Antonovka apples kills microbes that cause dysentery. And 2-3 apples a day normalize the amount of cholesterol in the liver, thanks to the large amount of pectin. Ripe fruits contain up to 14% vitamin C, ascorbic, malic acid, as well as healthy natural sugars. Antonovka, like other varieties of apples, normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract, it is useful to use it in the morning for the elderly for the normal functioning of the intestines. On the other hand, people with diarrhea should not eat large quantities of apples, as they have a laxative effect.
Step 3
Antonovka apples are medium to large in size and weigh from 150 to 300 grams. These round, firm and juicy fruits with a green peel acquire a straw-yellow hue when stored for a long time. Their juicy and aromatic pulp has a grainy texture and sweet and sour taste with a pronounced sourness. Antonovka ripens in late summer and early autumn, and for long-term storage it should be removed at the end of September. When apples survive the first frosts, they become stronger and retain their freshness and vitamins longer, until January. This variety is widely used for making juices, compotes, marmalades and preserves.
Step 4
The fruits of the winter variety Simirenko have an asymmetric shape and a smooth, even surface of light green or bright green color. Rusty formations on the peel of apples, reaching up to 7 mm in diameter, are a distinctive feature of this variety. But they do not affect the taste of this fruit and do not spoil it. Late harvest apples have a pinkish blush on the sunny side, which is typical for the southern growing regions. With proper removal of apples at the end of September, packaging and transportation, they can be stored until next summer. This variety has the longest shelf life, its marketability is 90%.
Step 5
The pulp of this variety is pure white, has a delicate juicy taste with a pleasant sourness and aroma. These apples contain from 7 to 12% natural sugars, as well as about 10% ascorbic acid. These apples are rich in fiber, vitamins C, A, B1, B2, iron, iodine and other trace elements. Simirenko has dietary characteristics, suitable for people suffering from obesity and diabetes.
