Why eat apples of the Hautes-Alpes ?
The quality of fruits and vegetables of the Hautes-Alpes is related to our soil, located between 450 meters and 900 meters of altitude, and it gets more that 300 days of sun a year. These conditions enable to have crispy and acid fruit with sugar content that is naturally accentuated by the temperature differences between day and night. The night cold that prevails during the ripening of fruit prevents the deterioration of the acids, whereas the high diurnal thermal amplitude enables the perfect yellowing of the apples, especially Golden apples. These unique conditions give a special flavour to the apples of the Hautes-Alpes, a flavour that is original and incomparable.
The health benefits of the apples from Hautes-Alpes
Not only are the apples of Hautes-Alpes a delicious fruit, they are also « food-medicine » : alkalinising, nutritional, refreshing and invigorating and have multiple medicinal properties against cholesterol and prevention of arteriosclerosis. Apples are recommended for diabetics ( diabetes type 2). The sugar they contain are mostly fructose, and is easily absorbed by the body. Apples also have neuropsychic effects. They are useful against nervosity and « bad moods » and have an
antidepressant effect. An apple at night and you are sure to have a good night’s sleep ! Finally, apples contain nutritional assets that keep body tissue young.
Varieties of the Alpes from Hautes-Alpes
Based on our annual production and our network of Hautes-Alpes producers, we are able to supply apples all year round. The expertise that we have achieved on the terroir of the Hautes-Alpes enables us to recommend the apples and other fruit and vegetables that are best suited to your needs. You can find here below a detailed recap of our main varieties. We are also in a position to supply you all other varieties of apples and fruits present in the Hautes-Alpes region. ( Reinette, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Poire Williams,…)
