There are many different varieties of apples in the world, and their types and flavors vary depending on the variety and growing environment. There are many types of apples available on the market now, some crisp and some mealy. So how many varieties of apples are there? Let's take a look.
How many varieties of apples are there?
There are approximately 15,000 varieties of apples in the world, and China is the world's largest apple producer. Major apple-producing areas include Shandong, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Gansu, Henan, Xinjiang, and Yunnan. There are many varieties of apples available on the market now, ranging from crisp to mealy. Domestic varieties include Aksu Rock Sugar Heart, Yantai Red Fuji, Shaanxi Red Fuji, Golden Delicious, Big and Small Guoguang, Zhaotong Ugly Apples, and Daliangshan Wild Apples. Imported varieties include Aifei Apples, Red Delicious, Queen Apples, and Pacific Red Rose, among others.
II. Common Apple Varieties
1. Fuji: Fuji is one of the most popular apple varieties . It is a late-maturing variety and is mainly distributed in Northwest China. Its fruit is round or nearly round, with a deep red skin, crisp and refreshing flesh, and is juicy and sweet.
2. Red Rose: Red Rose apples are a brightly colored apple variety with a deep red appearance. The flesh is crisp, juicy, and sweet. This apple is produced in New Zealand and has very high taste and nutritional value.
3. Aksu: Aksu apples are a high-quality apple variety from Xinjiang, China. They have a yellow-green appearance, crisp and juicy flesh, and a refreshing taste.
4. Red Delicious Apple: Native to California, USA, the Red Delicious apple has strict requirements for its environment and soil, preferring sunlight and tolerating cold. It has a unique snakeskin-like texture and juicy, sweet flesh. It is highly nutritious, helps reduce liver, stomach, and intestinal heat, and aids in excretion and detoxification. It boasts strong antioxidant activity, anti-cancer effects, and is of superior quality.
5. Golden Delicious: Also known as Golden Crown apple, Golden Delicious apples have golden skin and delicate, juicy flesh. Compared to ordinary pink apples, they contain more vitamins and trace elements.
6. Red General: Red General apples are a red apple variety with crisp, juicy flesh and a sweet taste.
7. Huaniu: Huaniu apples, from Tianshui, Gansu, are famous for their unique red and yellow stripes, crisp, juicy, and sweet taste. They are a Chinese National Geographical Indication product, on par with American Red Delicious and Japanese Fuji apples. It was the first apple brand in China to obtain an official trademark, was recognized as a "China Well-Known Trademark" in 2016, and successfully applied for National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark in 2018.
8. Gala apple: Gala apple is a unique apple variety from New Zealand. It has a red and yellow striped appearance, crisp and juicy flesh, and a sweet taste.
9. Galia: Galia is a premium apple variety from New Zealand. It has a red and yellow striped appearance, crisp and juicy flesh, and a sweet taste.
