Organic
Apple (Greening RI)
"America's oldest apple variety still widely grown today."
A crunchy and sweet variety of apple, known for its tender flesh and long shelf life.
Also known as
Rhode Island Greening, Greening Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93074
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › All Sizes
Origin
USA (originally from Rhode Island)
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Apple (Greening RI)
High in antioxidants, flavonoids, and fiber, with a sweet-tart flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Apple Greening RI is low in calories, with 100 grams providing approximately 52 kcal. It is a good source of fiber, containing about 2.4 grams per 100 grams. The fruit has a moderate water content of around 84.6 grams per 100 grams, making it a refreshing and hydrating snack.
Apple Greening RI is rich in several essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, with 8.7 milligrams per 100 grams, and potassium, with 107 milligrams per 100 grams. It also contains potassium, magnesium, manganese, and small amounts of other essential nutrients.
Here is the approximate breakdown of the nutrition facts for 100 grams of Apple Greening RI:
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Energy: 52 kcal
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Protein: 0.3 grams
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Fat: 0.2 grams
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Carbohydrates: 13.8 grams
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Fiber: 2.4 grams
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Sugar: 9.5 grams
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Sodium: 0 milligrams
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Water content: 84.6 grams
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Vitamin C: 8.7 milligrams
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Vitamin A: 3 micrograms
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Calcium: 4 milligrams
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Iron: 0.1 milligrams
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Potassium: 107 milligrams
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Magnesium: 5 milligrams
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Manganese: 0.07 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
Breathable packaging to maintain humidity and prevent moisture buildup, e.g., ventilated polypropylene, or waxed cartons with adequate perforations
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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