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PLU 3538


Ipador

"Crunchy sweet delight from nature."

A sweet and crunchy variety of apple known for its bright red skin and juicy pulp.

Also known as

GIGA®, Red Delicious, Gala substitute

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Ipador illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

3538

4-digit conventional code

Category

Fruits

Apples › All sizes

Origin

Europe, later cultivated in several parts of the world including USA, New Zealand, and Australia.

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Ipador

Malus domestica, often used for fresh consumption and salads due to its unique flavor profile.

Nutrition Information

Ipador is likely a variety of apple, and based on the botanical name Malus domestica, here are the approximate nutrition facts for one medium-sized Ipador apple:

Energy 52 kilocalories

Carbohydrates 14 grams

Fiber 2.4 grams

Sugar 9.5 grams

Protein 0.26 grams

Fat 0.17 grams

Sodium 0 milligrams

Potassium 107 milligrams

Vitamin A 60 international units

Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams

Calcium 4 milligrams

Iron 0.12 milligrams

Storage & Handling

Commercial storage guidance for apples in regular air storage (general recommendation; varies by variety). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Humidity

90-95%

Packaging

Ventilated crates or boxes to maintain humidity and air circulation

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Storage Notes: Cool apples rapidly after harvest; the effects of slow cooling become more apparent the longer the fruit are stored. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 176-194.

Applies to: apples in regular air storage (general recommendation; varies by variety).

Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).

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3538IpadorMalus domesticaAll sizesFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyIpador
CreatedJuly 2022
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code

83000 series: Future conventional assignments

84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments

Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance

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