"Turpan Grape Hami melon, Aksu Apple everyone boast" is a popular ballad in Xinjiang. Because of the large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, and the long sunshine time of fruits, the sugar content is particularly high. The most famous one is Aksu apple, so how to distinguish between the true and the false of Aksu apple?
Aksu area is located in the hinterland of Tarim River, with abundant water resources. It is an important oasis belt in Xinjiang and the only place to pass the ancient Silk Road. Aksu apple is produced in the middle of the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain and the northern edge of Taklimakan Desert, with a long history of cultivation.
Aksu bingtangxin apple is produced in Aksu Wensu County, Xinjiang. It is located in the south foot of Mount Tomur, Tianshan Mountain. The apple is flat, with an average fruit weight of 150g. The surface of the apple is smooth and delicate, the color is bright and natural, the skin is thin and thick, the texture is dense, the taste is sweet and juicy, and the sugar content is high. Because of the cold winter in Aksu, there are few diseases and insect pests in the fruit growth period. The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the light is sufficient. In addition, the pollution-free Glacial Snow Melting River - KEKEYA River irrigation, sandy soil cultivation, and high altitude growth environment make the sugar in the fruit core of Aksu Apple accumulate into a transparent shape, forming the unique 'sugar center' in the world. The apple picking time in Akesu is strictly controlled after October 25th every year. During the longer growing period, the apple of Akesu has more and more absorbed the essence of the natural world, forming an unparalleled unique taste. It is known as the "fruit Queen" of Xinjiang, and is famous overseas for its unique 'sugar candy'.
The authentic Aksu Red Fuji Apple has five characteristics:
1. Fruit surface: the fruit surface of Aksu bingtangxin apple is smooth and delicate, and the fruit spots are indistinct. The surface of Red Fuji apple in the mainland is rough, and it has obvious friction feeling when touching with hands!
2. Aksu bingtangxin apple is bright in color and slightly yellow in color. Inland Red Fuji color red, no luster!
3. The flesh of Aksu bingtangxin apple is delicate, the flesh color is yellow, and there is basically no residue after chewing. Inland is the flesh is loose, the water content is insufficient, the flesh quality is pale!
4. The core of Aksu bingtangxin apple is transparent, commonly known as "tangxin", which is a mark to distinguish red Fuji apple from other places of origin!
5. Aksu bingtangxin Apple starts to be picked after October 20 every year, and goes on sale at the beginning of November; mainland Apple goes on sale at the end of September every year!