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Chegworth Beauty Apples
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Description/Taste
Chegworth Beauty apples are medium in size and can be round to oblong in shape. The skin is matte and smooth with a yellow-green base and red blushing. The cream-colored to white flesh is firm, crunchy, and succulent. In the center of the flesh, there is a central core that runs the length of the fruit and is tough and fibrous. Chegworth Beauty apples are crispy and somewhat acidic with mild and sweet flavors.
Seasons/Availability
Chegworth Beauty is available in early fall.
Current Facts
Chegworth Beauty is a Malus domestica cross between Gala and Redfree apples. They are currently produced and distributed mainly by Chegworth Valley, a farm in Kent, England. Chegworth Valley uses organic farming methods.
Nutritional Value
Apples contain a variety of nutrients, including Vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and dietary fiber. They also have phytonutrients, which are important in protecting against free radicals.
Applications
Chegworth Beauties are used by Chegworth Valley farms in their juice. These apples can also be eaten fresh out of hand.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Organic apples, such as Chegworth Beauties, don't always have the beautiful, polished appearance as other apples found in stores. Instead, farmers who grow organic apples learn to tolerate a certain degree of variation in appearance in favor of getting a product free from potentially harmful pesticides.
Geography/History
Chegworth Beauty was introduced in France in 1980. Today they are grown in southern England, in Kent at Chegworth Valley fruit farm. Chegworth Valley once belonged to England's King Henry VIII. Today, Chegworth Beauties are one variety of several unusual varieties grown at the farm.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chegworth Beauty Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Swasthi's Recipes |
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Apple Juice |
| Medical Medium |
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Apple Ginger Celery Juice |
