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PLU 93076

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Melrose

"Experience the sweet taste of South Africa"

A crunchy and juicy South African apple variety known for its sweet flavor and long shelf life.

Also known as

Melrose Apple

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Melrose illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

93076

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › All Sizes

Origin

South Africa

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Melrose

The Melrose apple is widely cultivated in South Africa and is a popular variety in many countries, prized for its aromatic flavor and tender texture.

Nutrition Information

The melrose is a type of apple. As it has the same botanical name as apples, the nutrition facts are as follows per 100 grams of melrose apple: energy 52 kcal, carbohydrates 13.8 grams, fiber 2.4 grams, sugars 9.5 grams, protein 0.3 grams, fat 0.2 grams, vitamin C 4.6 milligrams, potassium 107 milligrams, and folate 3 micrograms.

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 boxes or bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation

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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3076MelroseMalus domesticaAll SizesFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyMelrose
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

PLU Reference

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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