Granny Smith Apples –
the mantra for good health

The delicious Granny Smith apple, also known as the green apple, is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to adopt a nutritious diet packed with vitamins. These green apples are rich in antioxidants. They are known to fight cancer cells and lower the risk of cardiovascular ailments.

Health benefits of Granny Smith apples

Granny Smith apples have high fiber content and potassium, and therefore, are an apt choice for those watching their weight. This variety of apples helps in better absorption of nutrients in your body. It also protects your vision by bringing down the oxidative stress in your eyes, not to mention, keeping macular degeneration of cells or cataracts at bay.

Highly recommended by nutritionists and dieticians, the Granny Smith apple is the mantra for long-term good health.

Sourcing of Granny Smith Apples

Granny Smith apples were first cultivated in Australia in the 1860s, and a hundred years later, the UK also began cultivating the fruit. A decade later, the US followed suit. Today, these apples are increasingly being exported from South Africa to east Asian and African countries.

Green apples grow best in countries with warm climates such as Australia, South Africa, Spain, southern France, Italy, and in the US Washington. In South Africa, Granny Smith apples are grown mainly in the Elgin Valley in the Western Cape area. Himachal Pradesh in India also grows this variety of apples..

Recipes

Granny Smith apples are used in many interesting recipes. Check out a quick and delicious breakfast option for you and your family.

Granny Smith apple salad

Ingredients

• 2 Granny Smith apples
• 1 teaspoon honey

Method

1. Slice the Granny Smith apples thinly as this is your main ingredient that goes into the salad. You may also thinly chop a sprig of mint and add it to the apples.
2. Add honey to the apples and toss them together. Your salad is ready!

Why L’exotique?

Do you wish to lay your hands on premium quality Granny Smith apples? If yes, then L’exotique is the brand for you. Here’s why L’exotique is the best.

• Premium quality: L’exotique provides premium quality, imported, hand-picked fruits which are sourced directly from the finest orchards across the globe.
• Excellent supply chain management: We are one of the top importers in India, sourcing fruits from 5 continents and 10 countries spanning both hemispheres, and supplying to 50 cities across India.
• Customer satisfaction: Customers are our top priority, and we believe in giving the best to our customers to keep them happy.

When you buy fruits from L’exotique, we guarantee quality, hygiene, and freshness. Our quality-assured farm-fresh exotic fruits go through in-depth standardized checks before they reach you. Our brand is built on quality and trust.

FAQs

• Are Granny Smith apples good for baking?

Yes, Granny Smith apples can withstand high temperatures and have excellent flavor. This makes them an ideal fruit for baking. Here is a simple and quick recipe:

1. Take a Granny Smith apple and slice it into thin layers. Grease a large baking dish with butter.
2. Mix one teaspoon of brown sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Layer around 1/3 of the apple slices in the greased baking dish.
3. Sprinkle a third of the sugar mixture that you have prepared. Repeat layers twice. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. Once it cools down, dig into the apple crisp dish!

• Are Granny Smith apples healthier than red apples?

Granny Smith apples have a sharp acidic taste. It is better than red apples because it has more fiber content and vitamins A, B1, B2, K, B6, E, and B3. Granny Smith apples help in better absorption of nutrients in your body. It is also good for your eyes and overall health.

• Is Granny Smith the only green apple?

No, there are many apples with green-coloured skin. If your apple’s skin is shiny, and bright green, then it is a Granny Smith apple. If the apple has a pale-looking yellow or cream color skin, then it is Golden and Delicious! The Crispin Apple, also known as the “Mutsu”, has a green to light-green skin color. The Shizuka Apple, like the Mutsu, is grown in Japan and the US. It has a light green to yellowish skin color.