Fuji Apple / Maçã Fuji
Fuji apples are usually large and round. The average is 75mm in diameter. They contain between 9% and 11% sugars by weight, and have a dense pulp that is sweeter and crunchier than many other apple varieties, which makes them popular with consumers around the world. They also have a long shelf life compared to other apples, even without refrigeration. With refrigeration, Fuji apples can stay fresh for up to a year. In Japan, Fuji apples remain an unsurpassed best seller. Japanese consumers prefer both the crisp texture and sweetness of Fuji apples (which is somewhat reminiscent of the coveted pear-nashi) that almost exclude other varieties, and Japanese apple imports remain low. Aomori is perhaps Japan’s best-known apple growing region. Of the approximately 900,000 tonnes of apples produced in Japan each year, 500,000 tonnes are from Aomori.
