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PLU 93271

Organic
Virginia Gold Apple

"Nature's candy with a hint of warm sweetness"

Virginia Gold Apple is a crisp and juicy apple variety known for its sweet flavor and tender texture.

Also known as

Virginia Gold, American Golden Russet

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Virginia Gold Apple illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

93271

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › All Sizes

Origin

Eastern United States

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Virginia Gold Apple

Virginia Gold Apples are part of the Malus domestica species and have a golden yellow skin with prominent russeting.

Nutrition Information

The nutrition facts for Virginia Gold Apple are approximately as follows:

Energy 52 kcal

Carbohydrates 13.8 grams

Fiber 2.4 grams

Sugars 9.5 grams

Protein 0.3 grams

Fat 0.2 grams

Water content 84.6 grams

Sodium 0 milligrams

Potassium 154 milligrams

Folate 2.7 micrograms

Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams

Vitamin K 4.4 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 crates, bags, or bins 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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3271Virginia Gold AppleMalus domesticaAll SizesFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyVirginia Gold
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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