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Published October 19, 2015
A new apple will debut in grocery stores soon, but it's not your typical apple. Why? Take one bite and you'll see red flesh beneath. Subsequent bites reveal the same fate all the way down to the core!
The Redlove Era apple, developed by Suttons of Britain, is commonly mistaken for a GMO joining the pluots (a plum crossed with an apricot) and nectarcots (nectarine meets apricots) of the world. But not so fast! A Swiss farmer, Markus Kobelt, is credited with the creation after 20 years of hard work and lots of cross-pollination. The red flesh is said to be loaded with flavonoids, a family of antioxidants, and therefore offers health benefits above and beyond the classic Red Delicious.
Taste testers to date give Redlove a thumbs up for both flavor and cooking properties, but will it be a big hit or not once it hits stores? Time will tell, but here are my tips:
Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD is a nutritionist and founder of www.Skinnyandthecity.com. She is also the creator of The F-Factor DietaC/, an innovative nutritional program she has used for more than ten years to provide hundreds of her clients with all the tools they need to achieve easy weight loss and maintenance, improved health and well-being. For more information log onto
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