Apples. Apple exporters | Apples in Chile

Apples flourish in the colder regions of Central and Southern Chile. More than 20 different varieties are grown in these regions.

Chile apple exports include such varieties as Royal Gala, Braeburn and Fuji, all of which are red-skinned, renowned for their firm pulp and excellent flavor.

Apples from Chile are available from late January until October.

This apple has a smooth skin and a light red to golden green colour. It has a good aroma and is juicy.
This is a very crunchy apple with a distinctive flavour, both acidic and sweet. It features an attractive pink colour, with light shades of yellow

This is a very crunchy apple with a distinctive flavour which is both acidic yet sweet. It has an attractive pink colour, with yellow tinges.

This is a pink round variety, with hints of green and yellow with a good aroma. The apple’s flesh is white, crunchy and very juicy.

This variety is similar to the Fuji, but its skin is more brightly coloured and thicker. It has a very firm texture.

This apple has an intense red colour and keeps well in normal temperatures.

This variety is more elongated in shape and is a uniform deep red colour. Its flesh is very firm.

This apple is large and elongated, with an intense red color and striking, well-defined streaks.

This apple variety has a red-veined color. It is a very good tasting apple with a grainy, slightly rough, flesh. It is a very juicy and firm apple.

This variety has a brilliant green colour and a firm texture. Its taste is a mix of sweet and acid.

Storage

Apples continue maturing after harvest. It is there fore important to keep them continuously stored at 32° F (0° C), with relative humidity of 90% to maximize storage time. Apples should be treated very delicately, to avoid bruising and to keep their skin intact.

Display

Thanks to their colour very effective displays can be created with apple varieties.

The apples should be firm.

A quality apple will have a bright skin without blemishes.

The only exception to this is some spotting, typical of green varieties.

Green apples are generally more delicate than red varieties.

Apples are best presented from a refrigerated cabinet, which will reduce the growth of any harmful organisms and extend shelf life.

It is worth noting that apples soften up to ten times faster at 72°F (22°C) than at 32°F (0°C)

Region of Production

V region - Valparaíso

Metropolitan region - Santiago

VI region - Rancagua