Why Do Some Apples Have Red Flesh?

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A user expresses frustration after purchasing a bag of apples that appear to have been damaged, with insides resembling those affected by bleeding gums. The unusual appearance raises suspicions about the quality and treatment of the fruit. Another participant speculates that the apples could be hybrids or treated with dye to mask bruises, drawing a parallel to the practice of spray painting Christmas trees for aesthetic purposes. The discussion highlights concerns over food quality and deceptive marketing practices in the produce industry.
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So I bought a bag of apples the other day and in every one the insides look like they've been eaten by someone with bloody gums. It almost looks like the apples have been died and the die has snuck past the skin!

What kind of joke is this?!
 
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SticksandStones said:
So I bought a bag of apples the other day and in every one the insides look like they've been eaten by someone with bloody gums. It almost looks like the apples have been died and the die has snuck past the skin!

What kind of joke is this?!

Weird, maybe it is a hybrid, when you think one can grow apples on pear trees these days nothing would surprise me.
 
That probably is die. They just color them a dark red to hide the bruises and make them look more appealing. The same reason why people spray paint christmas trees.
 
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