Details about Jonagold
Also known as Jonagold Apple, Red Jonagold, Jonagold Delicious
Developed in the 1940s in New York, Jonagold apples are a popular variety for both fresh consumption and cooking. They have a medium to large size and a distinctive blush of red over a yellow skin.
A Delicious Balance of Sweet and Tart
Nutrition
Jonagold is a cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples. The nutrition facts for Jonagold are as follows:
One medium-sized Jonagold apple with a weight of about 130 grams has approximately 72 calories.
It contains 19 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.3 grams of fat and 0.3 grams of protein.
Jonagold is rich in dietary fiber, containing about 2.4 grams. It has no sodium and very little cholesterol, with negligible amounts of vitamin A and vitamin B12, but decent amounts of vitamin C with 6 milligrams or 10 percent of the recommended daily intake and vitamin K at 2.6 micrograms.
Storage
Regular atmosphere storage with high humidity and controlled temperature to prevent spoilage
Storage conditions:- Temperature: 32-40°F (0-4°C)
- Humidity: 80-90%
Jonagold apples are more susceptible to storage scald, so monitoring storage conditions and using ethylene absorption materials is recommended.
Packaging
Cartons or containers with good ventilation
Shelf life
6-9 months
