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PLU 4119


Early Apples

"Taste the Early Delight"

Cultivated and harvested before the regular apple season, Early Apples are known for their exceptional taste and crunchy texture. These apples are nurtured to ripeness in controlled climates, resulting in sweet and tangy flavor profiles.

Also known as

Early Season Apples,Summer Apples

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Early Apples illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4119

4-digit conventional code

Category

Fruits

ApplesLarge

Origin

Nurseries in the Northern Hemisphere, such as the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Temperature

0 - 2°C

Shelf Life

6 - 12 months

Status

Approved

About Early Apples

High water content, sensitive to ethylene production, and requiring precise cold storage temperatures.

Nutrition Information

Per 100 grams of Early Apples, the nutrition facts are approximately as follows:

Energy 52 kilocalories,

Carbohydrates 13.8 grams,

Fiber 2.4 grams,

Sugar 9.5 grams,

Protein 0.3 grams,

Total fat 0.2 grams,

Calcium 4 milligrams,

Iron 0.3 milligrams,

Magnesium 3 milligrams,

Phosphorus 4 milligrams,

Potassium 119 milligrams,

Sodium 0 milligrams,

Vitamin A 12 micrograms,

Vitamin C 6.3 milligrams,

Vitamin E 0.4 milligrams.

Storage & Handling

Store at near-freezing temperature with controlled atmosphere to delay ripening and browning

Temperature

0 - 2°C

Humidity

80 - 90%

Packaging

Ventilated boxes, bags, or containers

Shelf Life

6 - 12 months

Storage Notes: Monitor ethylene production and maintain cleanliness to minimize spoilage

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4119Early ApplesMalus domesticaLargeFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyEarly
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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