American Granny Smith Green Apples – Size 100

• The apple is green in color, mildly tart, very crisp, and juicy.
• Elegant and sophisticated, suitable for gifting.
• Rich in nutrients beneficial for health, low in calories, suitable for weight loss.
• Can be eaten fresh, used in baking, juicing, or salads.

1. Granny Smith apples from the USA?

Granny Smith apples, also known internationally as Green Apples, imported from the USA, are a high-quality fruit known for their excellent appearance and flavor. They are perfect for family use or as elegant and sophisticated gifts.

1.1 Origin, source

The Granny Smith green apple originates from a farm in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, in 1868 and was officially introduced to the market in 1924. It was imported and commercially grown in the USA starting from the late 1960s.

This is one of the most popular apple varieties grown in the state of Washington, USA. It's an area known for its fertile soil and a dry, hot climate year-round, which minimizes pests and diseases. The irrigation system benefits from the Columbia River and the Cascade Range, making it very suitable for apple cultivation.

1.2 Growing season

Growing season: typically around October each year

With modern preservation technology, specifically Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage, Granny Smith apples can retain their freshness and flavor for several months. This allows consumers to buy Green Apples year-round.

2. Harvesting, packaging, and storage methods

2.1 Harvesting and packaging

Because Granny Smith apples are green, it's challenging to determine their ripeness based on external color alone. Growers typically rely on experience to gauge the ripeness of these apples. The most common method to determine if a Granny Smith apple is ripe is by tasting it.

It can also be based on timing to determine the harvest period. Typically, from full bloom to harvest, Granny Smith apples require around 165-180 days to ripen after the apple blossoms fully open.

Granny Smith apples reaching the required ripeness are hand-picked by workers and placed into bags suitable for carrying. These bags are then transferred into specialized plastic or wooden crates and transported by harvesting trucks to fruit packing facilities.

At the packing facility, Granny Smith apples are processed through a system that cleans, sorts, and packs them into cardboard boxes. Each carton of Granny Smith apples is labeled with complete information including origin, variety, harvest date, size, and more.

Afterward, the cartons of Granny Smith apples are transferred to cold storage. The optimal temperature for storing apples is between 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. If stored for an extended period, Granny Smith apples should be kept at 80 to 90% humidity. Adjusting the oxygen levels and increasing carbon dioxide content slows down the ripening process of the fruit.

2.2 Storage methods

To prevent apples from browning, you can cut them and then dip them in cold water with a few drops of lemon juice or diluted salt water.

Storage temperature: Store in the refrigerator at 4 to 8 degrees Celsius. Apples can maintain their freshness and crispness for 1-4 weeks. After this period, they may become sweeter and softer (lower PSI). Avoid storing apples with strongly aromatic foods like onions and garlic, as apples can absorb these odors.

Points to note: 

+ Apples with internal browning: The apple skin is very robust and often coated with a layer of wax, especially before export (Washington apples), so they rarely spoil from the outside unless the skin is damaged during transportation.

+The stem of the apple is the most sensitive area; even a small scratch or moisture at the stem can allow bacteria to penetrate the apple and cause internal spoilage.

+ Soft apples: Soft apples are not necessarily spoiled; they have reduced crispness (PSI). Many people prefer softer apples because they are not too hard, especially when feeding children. Soft apples are often very sweet and still maintain their nutritional quality and vitamin content. Softening can occur due to various reasons:

Firstly, the apple itself may have been ripe when picked, so even when properly refrigerated according to standards, it continues to ripen and become softer.

Secondly, it could be due to improper temperature control during storage, which accelerates the ripening of the apple.

3. Where to buy American Granny Smith green apples?

If you're looking for a reputable place to buy imported American Granny Smith green apples, you can find them at both wholesale and retail stores of Hoàng Thọ Fruits.

All imported products from Hoang Tho Fruits come with import documentation, ensuring high-quality products at the best market prices.

Hoang Tho Fruits Joint Stock Company specializes in importing fruits directly from the United States and Canada, distributing them across major cities nationwide at highly competitive prices.

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