Annurca apple

What gives it its taste and how to recognise it

• grown exclusively in its area of origin (Campania)
• planted in hilly areas
• foliage highly ventilated
• leaves properly protect the fruits from the sun’s rays
• harvested when colouring is around 10%
• ripened on the ground on beds of straw and hemp cloth
• sugar content of above 12° Brix
• balanced sugar/acidity ratio
• even, stripy red colour
• round shape with flat top and bottom
• crunchy, juicy flesh.

Nutritional and nutraceutical value

• energy content: 40 Kcal/100g;
• rich in: vitamin A, B group vitamins, vitamin C, oxalic acid and malic acid;
• benefits: helps lower total cholesterol and increase HDL (the so-called good cholesterol).