Queen of fruit. Apples were the favourite fruit of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and they are equally popular today. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that apples are the most cultivated tree on Earth. There are more than 7000 varieties of apple. Apples are a true treasury of ingredients that positively affect the body. One fresh apple (140 g) has only 81 calories, but contains a wealth of vitamin C and soluble and insoluble fibre. Crunch, sweetness and tartness are the main properties of this simple but versatile fruit that can be used in even the most diverse dishes and beverages. We all know the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away“