Difference between revisions of "Apple (fruit)"
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| − | An '''apple''' is an edible [[Fruits|fruit]] which comes from the [[apple tree]] (Malus | + | An '''apple''' is an edible [[Fruits|fruit]] which comes from the [[apple tree]] (''Malus sylvestris''). It is widely cultivated in [[temperate]] [[climate]]s. Over 7,000 varieties are known, of which 40 or so are commercially important. The most popular [[United States]] variety is known as the ''Delicious''. 15 - 20% of the world's crop is produced in the United States.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> |
There are three main types of apples<ref>[[http://books.google.com/books?id=XMA9gYIj-C4C&pg=PA105&lpg=PA105&dq=There+are+three+main+types+of+apples&source=web&ots=nHNba-pdCl&sig=IM3XaCaeGA_sxJbrZHmazOAHkx8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=13&ct=result Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia]]</ref>, those used for: | There are three main types of apples<ref>[[http://books.google.com/books?id=XMA9gYIj-C4C&pg=PA105&lpg=PA105&dq=There+are+three+main+types+of+apples&source=web&ots=nHNba-pdCl&sig=IM3XaCaeGA_sxJbrZHmazOAHkx8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=13&ct=result Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia]]</ref>, those used for: | ||
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| − | + | In popular culture, The Forbidden Fruit, which was offered by [[snake|the serpent]] to Eve, who then offered the apple to Adam, causing the fall of mankind, is often portrayed as an apple.<ref>http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/2009/02/09/the-forbiden-fruit-etymology-of-apple/</ref> The [[Bible]] does not specify the kind of fruit. | |
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Revision as of 16:11, September 13, 2011
An apple is an edible fruit which comes from the apple tree (Malus sylvestris). It is widely cultivated in temperate climates. Over 7,000 varieties are known, of which 40 or so are commercially important. The most popular United States variety is known as the Delicious. 15 - 20% of the world's crop is produced in the United States.[1] There are three main types of apples[2], those used for:
- cooking
- dessert
- making cider
In popular culture, The Forbidden Fruit, which was offered by the serpent to Eve, who then offered the apple to Adam, causing the fall of mankind, is often portrayed as an apple.[3] The Bible does not specify the kind of fruit.
References
- ↑ The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989
- ↑ [Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia]
- ↑ http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/2009/02/09/the-forbiden-fruit-etymology-of-apple/
