Apple ( Malus Domestica ) - HS Code: 08133000

An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus domestica). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists.

    Apples are incredibly good for health, eating apple is linked to a lower risk of many major diseases, including diabetes and cancer.

    The apple is a deciduous tree, generally standing 2 to 4.5 m (6 to 15 ft) tall in cultivation and up to 9 m (30 ft) in the wild. When cultivated, the size, shape and branch density are determined by rootstock selection and trimming method.

    Apple is available with AM Global Traders round the year.

Benefits:

▣ Apples are a good source of fibre and vitamin C. They also contain polyphenols, which may have numerous health benefits.

▣ Apples can aid weight loss in several ways. They're also particularly filling due to their high fibre content.

▣ Apples promote heart health in several ways. They're high in soluble fibre, which helps lower cholesterol. They also have polyphenols, which are linked to lower blood pressure and stroke risk.

▣ Eating apples is linked to a lower risk of type 2 Diabetes. This is possibly due to their polyphenol antioxidant content.

▣ The type of fibre in apples feeds good bacteria and may be the reason they protect against obesity, heart disease, and type 2 Diabetes.

▣ Apples have several naturally occurring compounds that may help fight cancer. Observational studies have linked them to a lower risk of cancer and death from cancer.

▣ Apples contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help regulate immune responses and protect against asthma.

▣ The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in apples may promote bone health. What’s more, eating fruit may help preserve bone mass as you age.

▣ Apples contain compounds that may help protect your stomach lining from injury due to NSAID painkillers.

▣ According to animal studies, apple juice may help prevent the decline of neurotransmitters that are involved in memory.