Golden Delicious Apple
"A classic apple variety"
A cultivated tree fruit in the apple commodity group. The supplied information identifies its market type as Golden Delicious.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
4021
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Afghanistan, Central Asia, Xinjiang
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Golden Delicious Apple
Apple cultivars differ in color, flavor and culinary uses; no specific traits beyond the Golden Delicious market-type identification are established here.
Nutrition Information
Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program); USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171688, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 52 kcal; Protein: 0.26 g; Fat: 0.17 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 13.81 g; Dietary fiber: 2.4 g; Vitamin C: 4.6 mg; Folate: 3 µg; Total sugars: 10.39 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Golden 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 bags or boxes to maintain airflow and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Storage Notes: Golden Delicious shrivels faster than other varieties because of breaks in the cuticle. 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: Golden 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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