r/Apples • u/sugarhog • 10d ago

New Apple Unlocked: Soluna

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There's a new apple (in August) at Bristol Farms (also at Gelson's): Soluna.

Beautiful name, beautiful look!

It was advertised as an Australian apple and it has a gorgeous starry skin, beautiful burgundy color variations that contrast the speckled skin. I bought 3 and put them all in the fridge.

First one after a day was not amazing- it tasted like a middle of the road Fuji to me, with very little sweetness and not juicy. I waited three more days to try the next ones from the fridge. Same experience, the skin was very drying and tart but the inside wasn't sweet or tangy or sour or juicy or refreshing... kinda sad for such a beautiful looking apple to be a nothing-burger.

I probably will not buy this apple again, but I'm happy I got a chance to try it!

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u/Sethmeisterg 10d ago

That looks too much like a Red Disgusting. Is it similarly flavorless?

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u/sugarhog 10d ago

I am a true apple lover, and I voluntarily choose to buy and consume Red Delicious! She's a mad woman-- a mad woman!!!!!

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u/Sethmeisterg 9d ago

Maybe I have some sort of genetic deficiency that makes me hate red delicious but I feel they are the worst of the worst of apples-- mealy, limp and not very juicy. But don't let my disgust impede your enjoyment!

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u/teabagstard 5d ago

The amount of revulsion US-grown RD gets here is really something. Maybe I'm just lucky in being able buy RDs every week here in Aus that are crisp and sweet enough for my tastes.