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Elstar

Appearance: red, marbled, and streaked colour
Flavour: sweet and tart
Texture: juicy, medium-firm flesh
Aroma: very aromatic
Availability: end of August - end of February
Usage: suitable for juice, strudel, applesauce

Andreas Tauber, apple grower from Raas/Rasa, about the Elstar
Like the Gala in South Tyrol, the Elstar is a summer variety harvested very early in August. With its sweet-sour taste, Elstar is ideal for juice, strudel, apple sauce and as a dried fruit.
Flavour
sweet sour
aroma
mild aromatic
pulp
melting firm
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elstar

  1. What does the Elstar apple taste like?
    The Elstar apple has a sweet and tart, very aromatic flavour. Its flesh is juicy and medium-firm, making it pleasant and versatile.
  2. How many calories are in an Elstar apple?
    An Elstar apple contains about 50–55 kcal per 100 g, making it a light snack. Apples in general are low in calories because they are largely made up of water.
  3. Which recipies is the Elstar apple best suited for?
    It is especially suitable for juice, strudel, and applesauce, thanks to its juiciness and balanced sweet-tart flavour.
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