Red Delicious - appeared in USA, 1890.
Features | Rich in carotene and vitamin A; this apple has a protective effect on the cardio-vascular system |
Appearance | superficial color with red to deep purple veining on yellow-green background; thick and shiny peel; elongated, truncated conic shape, with 5 pronounced lobes; medium-large to large sized |
Flech | yellow-creamy, juicy, very delicate and crunchy, melting |
Taste | sweet and deliciously aromatic, slightly perfumed |
Minimum diameter | 60 mm |
Firmness | 6, 6-7, 5 |
Sugary content (° Brix) | 11, 0-12, 0 |
Acidity | 2, 6-3, 8 g/l |