Organic
Apple - Discovery
"Early-season sweetness"
The Discovery apple is an early-season dessert apple originating in the United Kingdom, known for its vibrant orange skin, crunchy texture, and sweet-tart flavor profile.
Also known as
E77C, Disco
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93004
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › All Sizes
Origin
United Kingdom
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Apple - Discovery
Discovered in the 1940s, this variety boasts a unique combination of disease resistance and exceptional taste, making it a sought-after choice for growers, distributors, and consumers.
Nutrition Information
Per 100 grams of Apple - Discovery, the nutrition facts are as follows:
Energy is approximately 218 kilojoules,
Carbohydrates 21.0 grams,
Dietary fiber 4.0 grams,
Sugar 19.0 grams,
Protein 0.3 grams,
Fat 0.5 grams,
Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams,
Calcium 6.3 milligrams,
Iron 0.3 milligrams,
Phosphorus 17.0 milligrams,
Potassium 154.0 milligrams,
Sodium 0.2 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for apples in regular air storage (general recommendation; varies by variety). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated packaging to maintain humidity and prevent condensation, often stored in controlled atmosphere (CA) conditions
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Storage Notes: Cool apples rapidly after harvest; the effects of slow cooling become more apparent the longer the fruit are stored. 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: apples in regular air storage (general recommendation; varies by variety).
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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