First researched and bred in 1930 at the Tohoku Research Station (in Fujisaki, Aomori, Japan). Currently, this variety is widely sold and cultivated in many countries such as Korea, China, South Africa, United States, New Zealand, …
In this article, let’s find out how to distinguish between different imported Fuji apples from different countries!
1 Distinguishing Fuji apples in different countries
Fuji apples are grown in many countries around the world, not just in Japan. Depending on the soil, weather, and care methods, each place will produce different types of Fuji apples. Therefore, to accurately distinguish which country’s Fuji apple, you should rely on the shape, color, fragrance, and labels on the packaging.
Japanese Fuji Apple
Japanese Fuji apples have a vibrant red outer skin mixed with characteristic white spots when ripe. When eating, the flesh of Japanese Fuji apples will be more colorful than the outer layer. When tasted, it will have a crisp texture and a sweet and attractive aroma, similar to and the taste of Japanese Fuji apples is also sweet and rich.
Japanese Fuji apples are mainly harvested from late September to December, which is considered the best time of the year for apples.
Japanese Fuji Apple
Korean Fuji Apple
Korean Fuji apples have a round and full appearance, with a deep red skin when ripe mixed with a light yellow at the stem, and a low stem. When tasted, it will have a rich sweet taste, a pleasant aroma, thick and crispy flesh.
Korean Fuji apples are a popular variety in this country, available almost all year round, but the main harvest is in autumn.
Korean Fuji Apple
Chinese Fuji Apple
Chinese Fuji apples, due to the influence of the soil and weather in this country, have a pinkish skin color when ripe, round shape, slightly sweet and slightly bitter taste, and softer flesh.
However, the Fuji apples grown in Shandong Province have beautiful pinkish red skin with a layer of white powder on the skin, delicious and crispy taste.
Chinese Fuji apples are mainly harvested from September to November, so they will be imported and appear more in Vietnam from October to March of the following year.
Chinese Fuji Apple
American, New Zealand Fuji Apple
American and New Zealand Fuji apples have a slightly taller stem, large and round fruit, and the skin of the apple will have a red color mixed with yellow stripes near the stem. Especially, the more stripes the apple has, the sweeter it is.
American and New Zealand Fuji apples have a moderate sweetness, juicy, and a refreshing hint of lemon fragrance. In America, Fuji apples have a mainly seasonal harvest from October to August of the following year. In New Zealand, Fuji apples will start the season from February to August each year.
American, New Zealand Fuji Apple
South Africa Fuji Apple
South Africa Fuji apples are small like Rockit apples, with a deep yellow skin gradually mixed with red stripes. When eaten, it will have a distinctive pleasant fragrance and a crispy, juicy flesh.
South Africa Fuji apples are mainly harvested in late August to September.
South Africa Fuji Apple
2 Tips for choosing delicious Fuji apples
To choose delicious Fuji apples, you can try the following 4 tips:
- Check for firmness: Gently press the surface with your hand, if the apple is still firm, it is good to buy, avoid buying ones that are soft or dented because they are no longer fresh and delicious.
- Check the appearance: Avoid buying fruits with bruising or signs of rot and decay.
- Check the color: Most apples will have a red or slightly orange color when ripe, so choose ones with vibrant colors for a richer taste due to absorbing more sunlight. Avoid buying apples that are still green or half green as they are not fully ripe.
- Check the fragrance: Fuji apples have a pleasant fragrance, while spoiled apples will have a rotten smell.
Tips for choosing delicious Fuji apples
3 Where to buy Fuji apples? How much do they cost?
Currently, Fuji apples have been imported into Vietnam, so you can find Fuji apples at many reputable imported fruit stores nationwide.
Especially, we sell fresh and delicious Fuji apples, ensuring quality and clear origin. Therefore, you can confidently choose Fuji apples from us!
Where to buy Fuji apples? How much do they cost?
Above are some information about distinguishing different types of Fuji apples from different countries and tips for choosing delicious Fuji apples. Hopefully, the article will be helpful to you!
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