Golden Apple
minecraft:golden_appleThe golden apple is a crafted food item made by surrounding an apple with eight gold ingots. Eating it restores 4 hunger and 9.6 saturation while granting Absorption I for two minutes and Regeneration II for five seconds. Unlike most foods it can be eaten even when the hunger bar is full, making it a valuable emergency heal and buff.
FAQ
What effects does a golden apple give?
It grants Absorption I for 2 minutes (four extra shield hearts) and Regeneration II for 5 seconds, healing roughly 4 health. It restores 4 hunger and 9.6 saturation on top of those effects.
What is a golden apple used for?
Its main uses are combat healing and buffing, curing zombie villagers (paired with a splash potion of Weakness), and taming, breeding, and healing horses. It can be eaten at any time, even with a full hunger bar.
How do I craft a golden apple?
Place one apple in the center of a crafting grid and surround it with eight gold ingots. It can also be found in structure loot such as dungeons, mineshafts, and strongholds.
What is the difference from an enchanted golden apple?
The regular golden apple is Common rarity with modest Absorption and Regeneration, while the enchanted golden apple (no longer craftable) gives far stronger and longer effects including Resistance and Fire Resistance.