With a call-out in a phrase like “as American as apple pie,” it is not a surprise that apple has become a staple in the American diet. However, apple’s popularity does not end with food selections. The fruit also has found a home within the beverage space.
“Americans are in love with apples,” says Mariano Gascon, senior technical director for Gold Coast Ingredients Inc., Commerce, Calif. “[This is] not only because they are rich in antioxidants, hence can help lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease, or because they can be stored for months without losing taste or nutritional value.”