Britain has an 'addiction' to sugar which is making us eat the wrong kind of apples, chef Raymond Blanc has said. The French TV cook said our love for sugar has caused a growth in popularity of sweeter-tasting Pink Lady, Jazz and Gala apples. This has led to a decline in sales for traditional fruit like the Cox apple, despite the country having perfect conditions for its growth. Scroll down for video French chef Raymond Blanc says British apple-buyers have an 'addiction' to sugar which has led to an increase in sales of sweeter-tasting apples Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Mr Blanc said he was frustrated with Britain eating imported, sweeter apples when it has the 'best climate' for growing its own varieties.
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Chef Blanc says Brits eat the wrong apples because of a sugar 'addiction'
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He says we choose Gala and Jazz apples over Cox because they are sweeter
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The French Chef is frustrated at Brits not eating more homegrown apples
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But experts say acidity levels, rather than sugar, make apples taste sweet
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