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Mostly apples are eaten on their own, like [[orange|oranges]]. | Mostly apples are eaten on their own, like [[orange|oranges]]. | ||
| − | The Apple has also traditionally been considered the | + | The Apple has also traditionally been considered the [[Forbidden Fruit]] which Eve ate and gave to Adam. There is nothing in [[Scripture]] however, identifying the fruit as an apple, or any other kind of fruit. This is merely folklore. |
== References == | == References == | ||
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An apple is an edible fruit which comes from the apple tree (Malus sylvertris). It's 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
Mostly apples are eaten on their own, like oranges.
The Apple has also traditionally been considered the Forbidden Fruit which Eve ate and gave to Adam. There is nothing in Scripture however, identifying the fruit as an apple, or any other kind of fruit. This is merely folklore.
References
- ↑ The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989
- ↑ [Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia]