Pears and Apples from West region of Portugal

Jonagored apple has its origins in Belgium, being a mutant from the Jonagold variety. It has a rounded shape and it’s characterized by its large size and high production rates.

Its colour is streaked with red with yellow background and its pulp is white, flimsy, juicy and succulent.

This fruit is a very nutritive and one of the best known food products, being cultivated especially in temperate climates. 100 grams of apple provides, on average, 58 calories.

This apple contains reasonable amounts of fibre and vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.

Its water content and vitamin C makes it a good food for children, because in addition to feed, is an excellent hydrator. It is easy to digest and it is advisable to consume it with the natural skin to make better use of all vitamins.

Starking apple is originally from the USA. It is a very interesting variety given its good preservation and characteristic average sizes. It has rounded shape and size varying between 6 and 10 cm in diameter.

Its colour is generally dark red striated on a yellow background. The pulp colour of Starking apple is white cream and its consistency is crispy.

This fruit is a very nutritive and one of the best known food products, being cultivated especially in temperate climates. 100 grams of apple provides, on average, 58 calories.

This apple contains reasonable amounts of fibre and vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.

Its water content and vitamin C makes it a good food for children, because in addition to feed, is an excellent hydrator. It is easy to digest and it is advisable to consume it with the natural skin to make better use of all vitamins.

Rocha pear is originally from Sintra, Portugal. This pear variety was incidentally obtained from seed in 1826, by the farmer Pedro António Rocha, which led to the designation of this fruit.

The Rocha pear measures 5 to 8 cm in diameter. It has oval shape, thin and smooth skin, its colour is greenish to dark yellow when ripe, with brown spots, typical from this variety. The pulp is white, firm but juicy, richly flavoured and sweet.

This variety is rich in proteins, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. The pear in general, contributes to the smooth formation of bones, teeth and blood, keeps the internal balance and strength of the nervous system. It is also good against obstipation and inflammations on intestines and bladder.

Royal Gala apple has its origins in New Zealand. It is a very interesting variety given its good preservation and characteristic average sizes. Apple is a fruit of the world's best known. It has rounded shape and size varying between 5 and 10 cm in diameter.

Royal Gala colour is generally red, with a slight striatum. The pulp colour of Royal Gala apple is white and presents a crispy consistency.

This fruit is a very nutritive and one of the best known food products, being cultivated especially in temperate climates. 100 grams of apple provides, on average, 58 calories.

This apple contains reasonable amounts of fibre and vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.

Its water content and vitamin C makes it a good food for children, because in addition to feed, is an excellent hydrator. It is easy to digest and it is advisable to consume it with the natural skin to make better use of all vitamins.

Golden apple is cultivated since 1890 in the USA. It is the most popular variety grown all over the world given its great cultural plasticity and productivity, also characterized by medium to large sizes. It has rounded shape and size varying between 6 and 10 cm in diameter.

At its ripening its colour is golden yellow. Golden apple pulp is white and its consistency is crispy and juicy.

This fruit is a very nutritive and one of the best known food products, being cultivated especially in temperate climates. 100 grams of apple provides, on average, 58 calories.

This apple contains reasonable amounts of fibre and vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.

Its water content and vitamin C makes it a good food for children, because in addition to feed, is an excellent hydrator. It is easy to digest and it is advisable to consume it with the natural skin to make better use of all vitamins.