Taste and nutrition in an apple are provided by diverse and balanced bacteria

A new study published in Frontiers in Microbiology has shown that organic apples make room for a more diverse and balanced bacteria as compared to conventional apples.

This makes the former healthier and tastier, and also a better alternative for environment. Everything from the stem to the peel, flesh, seeds and the straggly bit at the bottom where flower used to be (calyx) were all analysed separately.

Organic apples harbour a distinct bacterial community. Bacteria present in these apples that can be beneficial for your overall health.

Escherichia Shigella is a group of bacteria is also known as pathogens. It was found in most conventional apple samples, but not in the organic ones.

On the other hand, the beneficial probiotic lactobacilli bacteria was found in organic apples. Organic apples were also found to have more of methylobacterium. This bacteria is popular for facilitating biosynthesis of strawberry flavour compounds. Peel and flesh of organic apples had more diverse microbiota than seeds, calyx or stems.

The bottom line is to get access to organic and fresh apples. The fruit is undoubtedly tasty and offers a variety of health benefits.

Nutritional facts

Soluble fibre in apples can lower blood cholesterol levels, thus being beneficial for heart health. Antioxidant benefits of polyphenols can help in reducing blood pressure as well.

Polyphenols in apples makes it great for people with diabetes as well. Diabetes can have apples, guilt free. Portion control, of course, needs to be practiced at all times.

Apples have an impressive nutrition profile. They are rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, fibre and potassium. Apples are also rich in beneficial polyphenols.

Pectin is a kind of fibre in apples, which acts as prebiotic. It helps in gut health and improves overall digestion.

You can include them in your weight loss diet. They are high in fibre and low on calories.