Green Dragon® Apple
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Green Dragon® Apple

Category
Specialty Fruits
Region
North America
Packaging options
20lb box, half carton, 12 x 2lb bags / 4.5 kg bulk carton
Size
Medium and jumbo
Availability
Fall to February
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A royally sweet apple

Delightfully sweet and wildly aromatic, this hidden treasure isn’t your average green apple.
Flavor profile
Green Dragon® Apples have a complex sweetness and very low acidity. Most green apples are known for their tart kick, but this apple rivals the sweetness of the popular red varieties. Hints of pineapple and pear flavors give it a refreshing twist. Its many fruit esters make it one of the most fragrant apples on the market.
Origins
The Green Dragon® Apple traces its mysterious parentage to Japan in the 1920s. The name was inspired by the Chinese ancient symbol for royalty.  The apple was first planted in the Pacific Northwest, where the apple’s sweetness and delicate skin develops perfectly in the mild autumn sun. All Green Dragon® apples are grown and harvested locally in the Pacific Northwest.
Nutritional benefits
These special apples are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. Green Dragon® Apples support immunity, digestion, and heart health. They are also a good source of polyphenols, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, these apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels.
Availability
Our Green Dragon® Apples are available October through February.
Flavor profile
Green Dragon® Apples have a complex sweetness and very low acidity. Most green apples are known for their tart kick, but this apple rivals the sweetness of the popular red varieties. Hints of pineapple and pear flavors give it a refreshing twist. Its many fruit esters make it one of the most fragrant apples on the market.
Origins
The Green Dragon® Apple traces its mysterious parentage to Japan in the 1920s. The name was inspired by the Chinese ancient symbol for royalty.  The apple was first planted in the Pacific Northwest, where the apple’s sweetness and delicate skin develops perfectly in the mild autumn sun. All Green Dragon® apples are grown and harvested locally in the Pacific Northwest.
Nutritional benefits
These special apples are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. Green Dragon® Apples support immunity, digestion, and heart health. They are also a good source of polyphenols, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, these apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels.
Availability
Our Green Dragon® Apples are available October through February.

From farm to table

Experience your specialty fruit in the best way possible

From choosing the perfect fruit to easy preparation, here are some simple tips on how to unlock the magic of this unique treat.

Selection

Choose an apple that is firm to the touch with a shiny skin. Don’t mistake the tiny brown freckles as imperfections. Ripe Green Dragon® Apples can last in your refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Preparation

Enjoy it alone, or add it to your favorite recipes. Its firm, crisp texture is great for snacking or baking. Green Dragon® Apples are perfect for pies, muffins, tarts or chopped into fresh salads. Its flavors pair well with cranberries, pears, strawberries and cinnamon.

Selection

Choose an apple that is firm to the touch with a shiny skin. Don’t mistake the tiny brown freckles as imperfections. Ripe Green Dragon® Apples can last in your refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Preparation

Enjoy it alone, or add it to your favorite recipes. Its firm, crisp texture is great for snacking or baking. Green Dragon® Apples are perfect for pies, muffins, tarts or chopped into fresh salads. Its flavors pair well with cranberries, pears, strawberries and cinnamon.
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