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Austria brings forgotten apple varieties back to life
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Austria brings forgotten apple varieties back to life

So, Austria is giving two rare heritage apples a fresh chance on supermarket shelves: the Ilzer Rose apple and Falchs Gulderling. Spar and fruit distributor Frutura have planted 2,150 trees in Styria, and the first harvest is being tested for flavour, growth, disease resistance and shelf life. The project aims to preserve biodiversity while bringing back the distinctive colours and tastes of apples that have nearly disappeared from everyday shops. And here's the thing: heritage varieties can also contain more beneficial polyphenols, with research suggesting some may be enjoyed by people with apple allergies.
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