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Apple trees are a member of the Rose family
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There are many different varieties and colours from Red to Green and Yellow
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Apples can be crisp, crunchy, soft and smooth, sweet and tart, depending upon the one you choose
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Apples contain vitamins A and C, potassium, Pectin and Fibre
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Apples are a very inexpensive healthy snack
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We like to Say “An Apple a day keeps the doctor away” – it will take more than an apple to keep you healthy but it is a step in the right direction
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Over 650 tonnes of apples are grown at Broomfields every year
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Over 100,000 tonnes are grown in England
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Over 8 million tonnes are grown in Europe
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60 million Tonnes are grown in the world
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Half of the apples grown are eaton fresh the rest are used for juices, cider and processing
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Encourage your children to eat their apples with the skin on – almost half of the vitamin C is just under the skin.
