https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx Mod 9 FACS en-us 2019-02-22 20:47:52 UTC 2019-02-26 20:57:35 UTC hello@padlet.com 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335090701 The Virginia Gold apple has a yellow skin with a pink flush. They have aromatic, crisp, firm, juicy white flesh. The flavor is mildly sweet, slightly tart and sprightly. Virginia Gold apples are good for many thing such as eating fresh to baking. They are also a good addition to salads.]]> 2019-02-25 20:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335090701 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335094627 The Virginia Gold apple was invented as a cross between the Golden Delicious and the Albemarle Pippin at Virginia Tech in 1976.]]> 2019-02-25 20:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335094627 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335097465 Some fun facts about the Virginia Gold is that it has rated highly at apple tasting events at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home. The taste become more balanced if the apple is stored for a few months.. ]]> 2019-02-25 20:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335097465 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335098292 Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids, and dietary fiber. Researchers have found that including apples in your daily diet may protect neuron cells against oxidative stress-induced neurotoxicity and may play an important role in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease. Researchers found that, compared with all other apple varieties, Granny Smiths appeared to have the most beneficial effect on good gut bacteria which help with digestive problems.]]> 2019-02-25 20:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335098292 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335100381 The flesh and skin of apples is healthy to eat but apple seed contain cyanide a deadly chemical that if you ingest too much of could kill you or make you very sick. Another risk of eating apples is that they are very acidic so they could be more harmful to your teeth than carbonated drinks.]]> 2019-02-25 20:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335100381 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335634764 The Virginia Gold apple become ripe in October in Virginia where it is grown. Most apples when harvested on large farms are sent to be processed and made in to applesauce and other apple products. Most apple such as the Virginia Gold can be stored in a refrigerator if bough in a small quantity. If bought in a large quantity they can be stored in a cellar or some cool and damp place. To create an apple such as the Virginia Gold you have to first find two apples that have the desired traits you would like for your apple then you have to genetically combine the seeds. The process generally takes a very long time as the apple tree has to grow to be old enough to grow apples.]]> 2019-02-26 20:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335634764 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335640807 2019-02-26 20:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335640807 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335641267 2019-02-26 20:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335641267 919484 https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335641698 There are many thing that you could do to prevent an apple from browning such as buy a genetically modified apple that won't brown or do what I do and pour a tiny amount of lemon juice on top of them.]]> 2019-02-26 20:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/919484/rqefixq7gtbx/wish/335641698