Bramley Apple Week (3-10 February 2008) celebrates the Bramley Apple which is the best of all cooking apples.

Bramley apples:

• are only grown in Britain
• are versatile, used in savoury & sweet dishes
• retain their flavour throughout the cooking process
• produce a light, airy, moist texture, with a ‘melt in the mouth’ consistency
• count towards your five a day

The Bramley Apple site lists the

Health Benefits of Bramley Apples:

• powerful source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C, as well as a good source of fibre, and potassium.
• high in fibre which reduces the risk of developing heart disease.
• The antioxidant content of apples has been linked to the prevention of lung cancer, improved pulmonary (lung) function, and the prevention of type II diabetes.
• The vitamin A helps maintain vision and keeps your immune system healthy. Iron prevents anaemia and potassium keeps up muscle function.
• Apples contain flavonoids called quercetin, which has been shown in numerous studies to have anti-cancer properties.

Bramley apples are the best cooking apples because they produce a light, airy, moist texture when cooked and retain their flavour.