Apples are actually part of the rose family, just like pears and plums.
There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown around the world. It would take you more than 20 years to try them all if you ate one a day!
Apples ripen six to 10 times faster at room temperature than if they are refrigerated.
Ever wondered why apples float? It’s because 25 percent of their volume is made up by air.
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Apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol and are a good source of fiber.
Pomology is the science of apple-growing.
Apple trees can live for more than 100 years.
Two-thirds of the fiber and lots of antioxidants in apples are found in the peel.
Apples contain high levels of boron, which increases mental alertness.
Many apples have a natural wax applied to them after they’re harvested. This isn’t just done to make them look shinier—it helps keep out bacteria and slows the ripening process.
Drink Apple Cider Vinegar Mixed With Honey Every Morning
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Apple seeds contain a cyanide compound.
Apple trees take four to five years to bear their first fruit.
It takes roughly 36 apples to make one gallon of apple cider.
A medium apple contains about 80 calories.
The top apple-producing countries are China, the U.S., Turkey, Poland, and Italy.
Many apple orchards grow dwarf apple trees because their shorter height makes them easier to maintain and harvest.
The average apple contains 10 seeds.
Apples contain malic acid, a chemical used in teeth whitening products, which helps dissolve stains.