The Red Delicious isn’t actually delicious anymore. And yet, the apples are a common sight across grocery stores, local markets and school cafeterias. Why is this?

The maligned Red Delicious apple once was Washington state’s No. 1 apple crop. To some, “Reds” had their taste bred out. But they’re still here, tied at No. 2.

The story of the red delicious apple has its roots in Iowa.

Different apples taste differently and are good for different uses. There’s even some unique history to the names of different kinds of apples.

Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith – there are so many types of apples to choose from. Beyond sweet and tart, these ones have the most health benefits.

Apples with darker red or purple skins, such as the red delicious apple, often have higher levels of antioxidants compared to those with lighter-colored skins.

For decades, boatloads of Northwest apples have shipped to India – especially the variety Red Delicious. But since Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum went into place, retaliatory tariffs ...

Before the 1980s, there were usually three varieties of apples available: red, yellow and green. Growing up, Bedford mostly ate the Red Delicious variety and didn’t like apples as a result.

"However, apples with darker red or purple skins, such as the red delicious apple, often have higher levels of antioxidants compared to those with lighter-colored skins," Springer said. PEAS VS.