YAKIMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An apple that doesn’t brown? They’ve been growing naturally since 2010 in Washington State! Non-GMO Project Verified Opal Apples are distinctive yellow apples with a sweet, tangy crunch and a natural non-browning superpower. What’s more, they’re crisp, delicious, and available right now in stores nationwide including Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods.
Opals naturally promote healthy lunch-packing habits for kids and parents. But while most kids love apples, it can be tricky to get those apples eaten. According to data collected via SurveyMonkey survey conducted by Opal Apple, 46 percent of parents reported a whole apple comes home with just a bite or two out of it—or completely uneaten. Kids want their apples sliced — but most apples turn an unappetizing brown by lunchtime. The surveyed parents were clear: almost 50 percent of them told us their kids don’t like even slightly brown fruit.
Opal Apples to the rescue! The Opal Apple’s naturally occurring slow oxidation rate means these Washington State-grown non-GMO apples don’t brown after slicing. It’s an apple that meets all lunch-packing needs: it’s sweet, crunchy and still Instagram-worthy hours after slicing.
Opals are a non-GMO cross between a Golden Delicious and a Topaz, and are available in both conventional and organic varieties grown exclusively in the United States by Broetje Orchards in Washington State. Recognized as leaders in the apple industry for decades, their family-owned and operated orchards grow apples, and cherries on more than 8,500 acres – including the largest contiguous orchard in the United States. More information on the crispy, sweet, non-GMO and naturally non-browning Opal apple can be found at opalapples.com.
