When it comes to tasting the delicious fruit that has starred in various stories such as Snow White, the options are not limited to one or two, but there is a wide variety of species. However, unless you are in Tibet, you may have never had the pleasure of tasting black apples that look like something out of a fairy tale. They are so exotic that in some places they are considered a gastronomic diamond and are highly valued.
Talking about apples is talking about varieties, they are not only divided between red, yellow and green fruits, but within these same classifications, there are many varieties. Of many colors, different flavors and even with speckled appearances, apples are one of the favorite fruits among diners, as they only provide a minimum amount of 100 calories and help reduce blood pressure thanks to the fact that they contain epicatechin.
But within the variety there is also a very special apple that is considered the most exotic due to its color completely different from that of the other species. It is called Black Diamond apple and is a rare species belonging to the Hua Niu family or also known as Red Delicious.
Its name is a bit misleading, since Black Diamonds, rather than being completely black apples, actually have shades that border on purple, although they are deeply dark.
Why do they have that color?
They owe their strange color to the region in which they grow. Endemic to Nyingchi, a small town in the mountains of Tibet, black apples are exposed to large amounts of ultraviolet rays during the day. But in stark contrast, at night they must endure fluctuating temperatures that can drop drastically.
These factors influence the appearance of the fruit, which develops a deeply dark color on its skin, compared to that of its other varieties. The pulp, on the other hand, retains its whitish-yellowish color like that of any other apple.
Although those who have tried it say that its coloration offers a pleasant and sweet crunch, in reality black or Black Diamond apples are no different from those of its other species. Its great value comes from its exotic appearance and for this reason its cost can rise enormously, in addition to the fact that its harvest time is limited to only two months a year.
On average, a black apple has a market value of 20 dollars each and is only sold in some high-end supermarkets in .