When do green apples mature? When do green apples go on sale?

Although green apples are delicious, they are not suitable for people with excessive stomach acid. Also, because green apples are cold in nature, people with weak constitutions and cold stomachs should eat less or no green apples. So, when do green apples mature? Let's take a look at the season when green apples mature.

When is green apple ripe?

The ripening period of green apples is between July and August. In addition, there are early-maturing, mid-maturing and late-maturing varieties depending on the variety. The period of maturity and listing varies from June to October. However, the listing of green apples is not as high-profile as that of other fruits such as watermelons, so the green apples sold on the market are not as widely as other fruits such as watermelons, and compared with red apples that can be seen all year round, they are even rarer.

Green apples have attracted many loyal groups due to their crisp, sweet, sour and juicy taste, but some people don't like to eat them because of their high acidity. However, as a member of the apple family, green apples may have a certain difference in taste from red apples, but their overall nutritional value is not low, and in some aspects they even have better nutritional effects than red apples, especially in treating diarrhea, improving depression symptoms, and promoting bone and tooth development.

When are green apples available?

The main green apple growing areas in China are Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan and other places. They usually mature and go on the market from July to August, almost at the same time as watermelons, peaches and other fruits. They can be seen on the market in July.

Compared with popular fruits such as watermelon and peach, green apples are low-key in the market, but because July and August are the hottest months of summer, eating green apples has the effect of appetizing and refreshing, and it still wins the love of many fresh fruit experts. Green apples taste slightly sour and astringent, and although the taste is far less sweet than Fuji apples, green apples are rich in vitamin C and fiber, as well as calcium and potassium. The calcium content is richer than that of ordinary fruits, and eating them often is good for the body.

Green apples imported from Chile are generally available a little earlier than domestic green apples, and they mature and are available in June and July each year. Due to the differences in fruit picking and the storage methods of imported fruits, fresh Chilean green apples can still be purchased in September and October.

Nutritional benefits of green apples

Green apples contain a large amount of minerals, vitamins, plant fiber, pectin, fruit acid and folic acid, and have the general effects of apples.

(1) Improve skin beauty.

The vitamin C in green apples plays an important role in inhibiting the formation and deposition of melanin, thereby effectively eliminating spots, increasing blood redness, enhancing skin tissue activity, and delaying aging. In addition, the pectin contained in green apples is a water-soluble dietary fiber, which plays an important role in helping to clean the intestines and promote detoxification.

(2) Assist in weight loss.

The calories in green apples are similar to those in red apples. They are both very low-calorie fruits, contain almost no fat, and are rich in malic acid, plant fiber and other ingredients. They are good for breaking down fat and preventing excessive calorie intake, and are helpful for weight loss. However, green apples are also rich in sugar, so it is not advisable to eat too much at a time.

(3) Treat diarrhea.

According to research based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, green apples not only have the general effects of nourishing the stomach and spleen, and replenishing qi and nourishing the heart, but are also significantly effective in treating diarrhea. Therefore, people with diarrhea symptoms may wish to eat more green apples, which has many benefits for gastrointestinal health.

(4) Promote brain development.

Green apples are rich in vitamins A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E and other vitamins, as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, as well as folic acid, carotene, niacin and other substances, which play an important role in promoting brain development.

(5) Enhance immunity.

The various nutrients in green apples are good for enhancing the body's immunity. Eating an apple a day can maintain and regulate human health. However, you should chew slowly when eating. Also, remember to rinse your mouth after eating, because green apples are high in fruit acid, and cleaning your mouth can prevent tooth corrosion.