The apple, a delicacy for centuries, was highly favored in the Roman Empire. As the empire expanded to Northern Europe, its people brought their traditions with them, introducing apples to the rest of the world, and primarily, the region that is now the United Kingdom.
Apple Varieties
The most popular apples include Red delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp. Of these, the Red Delicious apple variety is widely considered the healthiest kind of apple because of its high levels of anthocyanidins and calcium, a mineral that helps you to maintain strong bones.
Unlike the popular varieties, though, there are some apple types that no longer exist. They are called extict apples and include the streaked pippin, sary sinap, and the nero.
In conclusion, apples have been an important part history and continues to be a significant part of many poeple’s everyday life.