Key Description: Envy apple from New Zealand is very hard, crisp and crunchy. It has dark wine-red skin and, to match, an intense, almost wine-like flavor at first bite. Best enjoyed on its own, so you can savor its unusual taste and finely balanced sweetness. Once exposed to air, its flesh turns brown much more slowly than most apples, so it can be cut ahead of time for the lunchbox or picnic use.Health Benefits:High in fibre and Vitamin C. Bite down in them raw for a quick and tasty snack, or use them in classic pastries like apple pie.A medium apple — with a diameter of about 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) — equals 1.5 cups of fruit. Two cups of fruit daily are recommended on a 2,000-calorie diet.One medium apple — 6.4 ounces or 182 grams — offers the following nutrients Calories: 95 Carbs: 25 grams Fiber: 4 grams Vitamin C: 14% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) Potassium: 6% of the RDI Vitamin K: 5% of the RDIWhat’s more, the same serving provides 2–4% of the RDI for manganese, copper, and the vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B6.Apples are also a rich source of polyphenols. While nutrition labels don't list these plant compounds, they’re likely responsible for many health benefits.Country of Origin:New Zealand
