The Real Reason Apples Don't Taste As Good Anymore

Apple lovers of the world, we have some bad news. Not only are you missing out on thousands of apple varieties that have now become extinct, but climate change is also affecting the universally-beloved fruit in other ways. Unfortunately, the number of dismal qualities in apples is also on the rise, but most importantly, we can consistently anticipate the decline of apples' flavor and their texture over time, as has been noticed in even newer varieties, such as the Honeycrisp (via Wired).

You may have noticed over the years that apples have lost some of their sweetness or that distinct, crisp apple flavor. On top of the taste, you might have bitten into an apple or two that was noticeably mealier. That's all thanks to climate change, and there are some apple diseases we did not even know about that are also affecting the fruit. Apart from less tasty apples and a less-than-pleasant texture, apples have become more prone to disease. One of these diseases that you've probably never heard of is called watercore, which is when the apple begins to break down from the inside out as soon as it matures (via Gizmodo).