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Bartlett Pear

The coloring of a Bartlett pear will be light green to completely yellow and give off a sweet aroma. The Bartlett pear blends the crispness of an apple with the consistency of a peach. The Bartlett pear is an excellent snack for people with diabetes or those trying to maintain a healthy weight. The Bartlett pear is high in dietary fiber.

Clementines

Clementines are a cross between the Mandarin and the Seville orange. They are an easily peelable, moderate sized orange citrus fruit containing almost no seeds. A single Clementine provides about half the recommended daily amount of vitamin C.

Granny Smith Apples

A Granny Smith apple will be firm with smooth, clean skin. They are a deep green with an occasional pink blush on the cheeks. A Granny Smith apple contains about 80 calories each. When you leave the skin on, they also contain a lot of natural fiber.

Mango

The flesh of a ripe mango is pale yellow to orange. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and sometimes fibrous. Mangos are  rich in antioxidants, potassium and fiber.

Red Delicious Apples

Red Delicious apples will be firm with smooth, clean skin and have a rich red color that is sometimes streaked lightly with a yellow cheek.  A medium sized apple contains about 4 grams of fiber.

Tangerine

Tangerines are  a deep red orange fruit with easily separated segments of tender, juicy, richly flavored pulp.They provide an excellent source of vtamin C, folate and beta-carotene.

Colorado Peach

The Colorado peach is a round juicy fruit with yellowish red skin. The peach will have a well defined crease and give off a good fragrance. The  tasty peach is low in calories (about 39 calories) Peaches are a good source of vitamin C. They are rich in minerals such as potassium, flouride and iron.

Bananas

Bananas are delicious eaten with one’s fingers after peeling off the skin. Bananas are high in carbohydrates and fiber and low in Protein and Fat. Bananas emit a natural ripening agent, so don’t forget to remove them from the Snackpack!

Valencia Orange

The Valencia orange is the most well known type of orange. They are vey sweet and have a distinctive bright colored juice. Valencia oranges have anywhere from one to six seeds per fruit. One Valencia orange gives you all the vitamin C you need for one day. They are fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free. Taking the time to peel an orange and enjoy the sweet aroma can help to stop mindless eating, and add to your satisfaction.

Bartlett Pear

The coloring of a Bartlett pear will be light green to completely yellow and give off a sweet aroma. The Bartlett pear blends the crispness of an apple with the consistency of a peach. The Bartlett pear is an excellent snack for people with diabetes or those trying to maintain a healthy weight. The Bartlett pear is high in dietary fiber.

Cameo Apples

The Valencia orange is the most well known type of orange. They are vey sweet and have a distinctive bright colored juice. Valencia oranges have anywhere from one to six seeds per fruit. One Valencia orange gives you all the vitamin C you need for one day. They are fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free. Taking the time to peel an orange and enjoy the sweet aroma can help to stop mindless eating, and add to your satisfaction.

Fuji Apple

The flesh of the Fuji apple is light red with a yellow blush and sometimes is lined with red vertical stripes. The white creamy flesh is crisp, dense and juicy. The mild and sweet flavor of the Fuji apple have hints of honey and citrus. Fuji apples contain vitamins A and C with trace amounts of folate and potassium. They are a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber. Each medium apple contains about 80 calories.

Green Seedless Grapes

Green Seedless grapes are a hardy variety of grapes. They have a delicate yellowish green skin.The Green Seedless grape has a great taste with a tangy sweetness.They contain about 85 calories per one-and-one-half cup.

Jonagold Apples

The Jonagold apple has the sweet tart flavor of the Jonathan and the crisp, juicy texture of the Golden Delicious apple. The Jonagold is a beautiful golden-red apple, some of the apples may appear red. The Jonagold contains pectin, which is a dietary fiber . The Jonagold also contains potassium and a small amount of vitamins A and vitamin C. An average size apple contains about 80 calories.

Gala Apples

Most Gala apples are yellow and gold with pink and red stripes, while some Gala apples are solid red. A Gala apple will be firm with smooth and clean skin. Gala apples are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. They are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. A medium sized apple contains about 80 calories.

Kiwi

The Kiwifruit is a small oval shaped fruit featuring brown fuzzy skin.The emerald green flesh is speckled with translucent white veins and small black seeds. Its green flesh is almost creamy in consistency with a unique sweet flavor similiar to strawberries, bananas and melons. Fresh Kiwis are available year round. Kiwifruit are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. The Kiwifruit is so delicious they can be eaten as is, just peel with a paring knife, slice and eat. They are also great in salads!

McIntosh Apple

The McIntosh is an apple with red and green skin, speckled with spots.The crisp, juicy McIntosh has a refreshingly tart flavor and a tender white flesh. The McIntosh is low in calories and contains pectin, which is a good source of dietary fiber. McIntosh apples also contain vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B.

Red Grapes

Red grapes are colorful and delicious.They are the perfect fruit to eat if you want a variety of vitamins and minerals. Red grapes contain some calcium and a small amout of sodium. One-half cup of grapes contain about 60 calories. They make a great snack and are wonderful with cottage cheese.

Plums

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Plums are soft round smooth skinned  fruit with a sweet flesh and a flat pointed stone. Plums are best eaten at room temperature. This helps maintain the maximum juciness and sweetness. Plums are high in carbohydrates, low in fat and calories.

Ruby Red Grapefruit

A Ruby Red Grapefruit’s exterior is yellow orange with a blush of red. It is rich in color, fragrance and flavor. The segmented flesh is bright, juicy and has a sweet-tart flavor. The Ruby Red grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber.

Braeburn Apple

The Braeburn apple has a rich, sweet-tart, spicy flavor. It’s color varies from orange to red over a yellow background. They are aromatic, juicy and crisp. This apple is very firm. Braeburns are great for snacking. Braeburn apples are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.