Fresh Market Apples

The core production area is located in the world's optimal apple-growing belt, which facilitates the full accumulation of sugars and flavor compounds. Throughout the cultivation process, only organic fertilizers like sheep manure and earthworm castings are applied, supplemented with ecological nutrient solutions fermented from soybean milk and brown sugar. Manual weeding and physical pest control methods are adopted. The apples have passed 130 items of pesticide residue testing and comply with national green food standards.

The fruits are regular and plump with a fruit shape index of 0.84, ensuring high recognizability. The average weight of a single fruit is approximately 268 grams. The peel is thin, smooth and glossy with a thick natural wax coating. Bagged fruits present evenly distributed red streaks, while unbagged ones exhibit a deep red color, with a color coverage rate of over 80%. The lenticels are tiny and there are no obvious blemishes. Overall, the apples boast bright, gorgeous color and soft luster, delivering outstanding visual appeal.

The flesh is pale yellow, fine-textured, crisp and firm-each bite makes a satisfying crunch sound, bursting with abundant, pulp-free juice. The soluble solids content ranges from 14% to 14.8%, with titratable acid content as low as 0.26%, resulting in a sweet-sour ratio of about 9:1. The taste is refreshingly sweet without being cloying. The apples exude a faint natural fruity aroma with rich flavor layers, combining the delicate texture of Honeycrisp and the mellow taste of Fuji. What's more, they resist mealiness during storage and maintain their crisp, tender texture for a long time, catering to the taste preferences of consumers in different regions.

Classified as a nutrient-dense fruit, Qincui apples are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and flavonoids. Dietary fiber helps promote intestinal health; potassium regulates the body's electrolyte balance; flavonoids possess antioxidant activity. With the synergistic effect of various nutrients, it is a healthy fruit suitable for people of all ages. Free from ripening agents, artificial waxing and fruit-expanding chemicals, and with all pesticide residue indicators up to standard, it ensures safe consumption.

As a late-maturing variety, the fruit development cycle lasts around 170 days. Pre-cooling treatment is completed within 2 hours after harvesting. The shelf life can reach 4–6 months under refrigerated conditions (0–2℃), and can be further extended in controlled atmosphere storage. The fruit firmness measures 6.7–8.04 kg/cm², ensuring strong storability and transportability. The loss rate during cross-border transportation can be controlled below 5%. Relying on a full-chain cold chain system, year-round stable supply is achieved.