Originated in Australia, Granny Smith is a favourite cultivar across the globe with its distinctive pale green colour. The medium-to-large sized and round shaped fruit is known for its crisp, juicy flesh. This variety has a tart and acidic yet mildly sweet flavour. Granny Smith has one of the highest antioxidant activity and phenol concentration among common cultivars.

Gala apples come in different colours depending on their maturity. Gala is known for its thin skin which can bear vertical, pinkish-red stripes on predominantly yellow-orange background. The creamy-yellow flesh is crunchy and has a mildly sweet taste. There are several mutations of Gala including the popular Scarlett Gala and Royal Gala.

Red Delicious is a medium sized cultivar with a long, conical body. The dark red to crimson skin colour make it the ideal red apple which has a lot of shelf appeal. There are different sports of Red Delicious including Starking, Jeromine, Red Velox and Scarlett Spur.

Fuji apples can be identified with their attractive pinkish spots on a yellow-green background. The matte white flesh is dense, crisp and juicy. The seeds are clustered in the core. Fuji apples are sweet and refreshing (especially when chilled). Low in acid content, Fuji apples complement honey and citrus fruits to create a balanced sweet and tart flavour.

Modi apples are medium to large in size, elongated conical in shape with an average diameter of 7-8 cm. The skin is smooth and firm. Modi apples can be identified by their trademark crimson-dark red colour with splashes of yellow and green. The flesh is creamy yellow, crisp and very juicy. Only a few dark brown seeds can be found in the fibrous core of the fruit. Modi apples are crunchy and perfectly sweet with subtle tartness.

Golden Delicious is a large cultivar identified with its yellow-green skin and very sweet taste. It is prone to bruising and shrivelling which requires extra care during transport and storage. Consumers prefer this variety for salads, apple sauce and apple oil. Today, Golden Delicious is grown in all temperate growing zones. It is a lucrative cultivar for growers because it is easy to grow and keeps well long after harvest. Flavours peak when the fruit is left to mature on the tree until the skin turns golden yellow.