Red Delicious
"A timeless, sweet-tart American favorite."
A classic American apple variety, known for its striking bright red color and tender texture, providing a sweet-tart taste experience.
Also known as
Delicious, Red Spitzenburg, Hawkeye
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
4168
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Iowa, USA
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3 months
Status
Approved
About Red Delicious
Malus domestica, a cross between the Iowa Sterch and the McIntosh apple, Red Delicious is one of the most widely cultivated apples globally, ideal for fresh consumption and salads.
Nutrition Information
Red Delicious apples are a good source of nutrients, particularly fiber and antioxidants. One medium-sized apple (approximately 130 grams) contains the following nutrition facts:
Energy 52 kilocalories,
Carbohydrates 13.8 grams,
Fiber 2.4 grams,
Sugar 9.5 grams,
Protein 0.3 grams,
Fat 0.2 grams.
They are also rich in various vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate.
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
Cartons or bushel baskets, breatheable liners or plastic inserts to maintain humidity
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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