At ‘’Verger Croque-Pomme’’, your visit starts by a tasting of the  fruit varieties available
for picking the day of your visit.  This will help you to appreciate various tastes (tartness,
sweetness, acidity and astringency).
List of scab-resistant or scab-immune apple varieties (South orchard)
List of conventional or scab-sensitive apple varieties (North orchard)
The apple has always been known as a food source with many beneficial health impacts.  
Recently, scientific studies have proven that apples help to:
- Reduce the level of cholesterol (at least three apples a day)
- Fight diarrhea when raw and grated
- Reduce constipation when cooked (apple sauce)
- Is diuretic
- Control urinary lithiasis because of its malic acid
- Helps control appetite with a low level of calorie intake
- Helps in staying still at night when eaten during the evening (not scientifically proven).

For 100 grams of McIntosh apples:
Sugar: 11 g                           Protein: 0               Vitamin C: 5 mg
Water: 85 g                          Fat: 0                      Fiber:  2 to 3 g