Appearance |
Round to oval shape; smooth skin; various colors (red, green, yellow) |
Color |
Red, green, yellow, or a combination |
Odor |
Mild, fruity, characteristic of variety |
Taste |
Sweet to tart, depending on variety |
Size |
5–10 cm in diameter (varies by variety) |
Weight |
100–250 grams per apple |
Texture |
Crisp, firm flesh; varies with ripeness and variety |
Moisture Content |
80–85% |
pH |
3.0 to 4.0 |
Density |
0.75 – 0.85 g/cm³ |
Skin Thickness |
~1–3 mm, depending on variety |
Solubility |
Not soluble in water (whole); soluble components in juice (sugars, acids) |
Sugar Content (°Brix) |
10–15 °Brix |