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Red Delicious Apples

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Is Red Delicious Apples healthy?

Red Delicious Apples scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Red Delicious Apples are a nutritious whole food, rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C, contributing positively to heart health and reducing inflammation.

How processed is Red Delicious Apples?

Red Delicious Apples is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Red Delicious Apples' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Red Delicious Apples counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Red Delicious Apples

75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Fruits
Summary

Red Delicious Apples are a nutritious whole food, rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C, contributing positively to heart health and reducing inflammation. However, the use of shellac-based wax as a coating introduces a level of processing and potential allergenic concerns, which slightly detracts from the overall score. Despite this, the product remains a healthy choice due to its minimal processing and beneficial nutritional profile.

Key ingredients 3

Red Delicious Apples
Good

Red Delicious Apples are naturally nutritious and a good source of fiber and vitamins, making them a healthy fruit choice.

Food Grade Vegetable Wax
Neutral

This food-grade wax is used to give apples a shiny appearance and help preserve freshness without harmful chemicals.

Shellac Based Wax
Neutral

Shellac-based wax is a natural resin used to coat fruits, providing a protective layer that is generally recognized as safe.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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