The Plant: Apple (High Potassium & Pectin)
The apple tree (Malus domestica) is a temperate climate plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. Native to Central Asia and the Caucasus regions, cultivation spread across Europe and the Americas through trade and migration. In Brazil, cultivation thrives in southern regions such as Santa Catarina.
Apples offer significant beneficial properties due to their high potassium content and pectin, which supports health and tissue protection. Apples are rich in essential fibers, vitamins B1 and B2, niacin, tannins, and minerals like phosphorus and iron. They are naturally abundant in beneficial fruit hydroxy acids, such as malic and galacturonic acids.