The best apples have a strong color. They are
firm and heavy relative to their volume.
Prefer apples with a smooth
skin and check whether:
the fruit has been bumped;
the skin has cuts or defects;
the skin or pulp have stains;
Recognize Brazilian apples:
Gala
Of average size, round and slightly conical, the
Gala apple has a relatively streaked skin,
with pale red streaks
over a yellowish background. It is perfectly
smooth, lustrous and very attractive.
Its pulp is cream colored, firm, crisp and juicy.
The aroma is pleasant and striking, its
flavor is sweet and
its quality is excellent.
Fuji
Of average size and round. The
skin is smooth and lustrous, streaked in red and
yellowish green.
The pulp is pale, firm and very
juicy, crisp and sweet.
For your protection, always
buy products that are duly labeled with brand seals
and their source,
enabling you to identify the type of product, its origin, its exporters
and its importers.
Labels are a privileged means
of communicating the properties of the product to the
consumer, as well as
its origin.
If you buy pre-packaged fruit, read the instructions
and the product’s sell-by date carefully.
How to Handle
Apples should be handled with care, avoiding knocking
or banging them, which can cause external
stains and internal oxidation, damaging the appearance
and quality
of the fruit.
Before eating the apples, wash
them carefully in running water. If necessary, wash the
surface
with a soft sponge, but never use detergents or
bleaches.
Do not assume that pre-packaged
fruit is ready for immediate consumption. Make sure the
fruit
has been
well washed. Otherwise, wash it again.
Now it is ready. You can now
enjoy the pleasure of eating a safe and delicious fruit.
How to Store
If they are to be eaten soon, keep the apples
at room temperature, in suitable fruit bowls, in
well-aired, cool places, away from direct sunlight.
If they are kept
in this way, they will last as
long as 7 days in good condition.
They can also be stored in the refrigerator for as
much as a month, provided they are protected
from direct contact with other fruit.
