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The Instacart guide to the Southern Rose apple
About Southern Rose apples
Like so many other florae, the Southern Rose apple began its existence through a random act of nature. A chance seedling sprouted, either by accident or some genetic mutation. Farmers discovered the Southern Rose apple in the 1980s in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand. Since then, propagation has been achieved through grafting and controlled and marketed by New Zealand's ENZA group. ENZA specializes in exporting pip fruit all over the world.
The Southern Rose apple has a completely dark red skin. Inside, the juicy, cream-colored flesh has a firm, crisp texture and a tangy sweetness. Southern Rose apples share many of the same characteristics as their neighboring cousin, the Braeburn, and often get referred to as the Red Braeburn. Its ability to resist browning after cutting puts the Southern Rose apple in a unique sub-category of apples that includes the Opal and Arctic apples. The Southern Rose and Opal apples are not genetically modified for those with GMO concerns, but the Arctic apple was created through genetic modification.Â
How to tell if a Southern Rose apple is ripe
Apples do not continue to ripen after being picked, like some fruits, and the Southern Rose is no exception. The Southern Rose apple will begin to convert its starch to sugar, a process known as curing, which people often confuse with ripening. Curing takes place during cold storage, and your refrigerator will do the trick nicely. Eventually, this curing process will transition to rotting.
Your grocery store will receive the Southern Rose apple ready to eat, so there are no unripe apples you need to avoid. As the saying goes, one bad apple turns the bunch, so you should stay away from selecting a spoiled apple. Apples are unique because they exude ethylene, a gaseous compound that induces curing through its porous skin. Farmers take steps to avoid bruising or damaging apples during shipping and storing, but accidents happen.Â
Avoid selecting apples that are bruised or otherwise marred or cut, as these imperfections will hasten the rotting of your apples. Bruised and disfigured apples emit larger amounts of ethylene, which affects the apples nearby, hence the bad apple spoiling the bunch. You should select your Southern Rose apples individually, looking for a smooth exterior and a firmness to the touch, sensed by squeezing your fingers without using your thumb.Â
Occasionally, grocers and distributors bag apples for bulk sales. When selecting a bag of Southern Rose apples, you should check each apple for bruises or damage and choose another bag if you find any.
How to store Southern Rose apples
Southern Rose apples will stay fresh for a week or two at room temperature. If you happen to have a root cellar, they will keep longer in there. Southern Rose apples will last for 6-8 weeks or longer by storing them in the refrigerator. After peeling and slicing, the Southern Rose resists browning, retaining that creamy-white flesh for hours, unlike other apple varieties. However, browning will eventually occur. For storing sliced apples longer, you can rub them with lemon juice to help preserve the color and texture.
You can conveniently shop for Southern Rose apples on the Instacart app to save time. After adding the apples to your cart and checking out, an Instacart shopper will prepare your order for in-store pick-up in as little as 2 hours! In some cases, your order may qualify for same-day delivery!
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FAQs about Southern Rose apples
Yes, but the primary wax coat actually gets produced by the apple itself. This natural wax coating prevents the apple from losing moisture while protecting it from insects and other bio-invasive forces. The natural wax coating of an apple has a milky-white appearance that dulls the color of the apple. Rubbing an apple on your shirt will remove the wax and return an appealing shine. Some apple farmers add a synthetic wax coating to help preserve and protect the apple during storage and shipping. Most of these synthetic waxes are organic, made from trees and leaves, yet some get produced in laboratories from polymers and petroleum products. Washing your apple before eating will remove any natural or synthetic wax coating.
Yes, but beware of wax coatings and any chemicals that farmers may apply during cultivation, post-harvest, and delivery, and wash your Southern Apple before eating. Studies show that apples eaten with the skin on contain up to 50% more antioxidants and nutrients those without the skin. Many of the nutrients in an apple's skin are beneficial to the human body. Apples are high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C and low in cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fat.