Red Delicious
"The classic American apple"
A classic variety of apple known for its bright red skin and sweet flavor, with a tender and juicy texture
Also known as
Stark Delicious
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
4015
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Iowa, USA
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3 months
Status
Approved
About Red Delicious
The Red Delicious apple is a cultivar of apple that is well-suited for fresh eating and salads due to its mild flavor and tender flesh. The tree is relatively easy to grow and is a good choice for home gardeners
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Red Delicious apples are as follows
One medium-sized Red Delicious apple weighs approximately 130 grams and contains
Energy 52 kilocalories
Carbohydrates 14 grams
Fiber 4 grams
Sugar 9 grams
Protein 0.3 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 154 milligrams
Vitamin C 10 milligrams
Folate 3 micrograms
Vitamin K 4 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Delicious (Red Delicious) apples (air storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated boxes or bags to prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
3 months
Storage Notes: Delicious is sensitive to elevated carbon dioxide and needs a scald inhibitor. 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: Delicious (Red Delicious) apples (air storage).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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