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Boskoop/Belle de Boskoop Apples
"Sweetness of the Netherlands in every bite"
Highly prized for their rich flavor and tender texture, Boskoop/Belle de Boskoop apples are an heirloom variety with a unique combination of sweet and slightly acidic taste, originating in the Netherlands.
Also known as
Boskoop Apple, Belle de Boskoop Apple, Boskoopaan, Belle de Boskoop
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93292
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Netherlands
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Boskoop/Belle de Boskoop Apples
Boskoop/Belle de Boskoop apples are known to be great all-purpose apples, suitable for snacking, cooking, baking, and making applesauce and apple butter.
Nutrition Information
Boskoop or Belle de Boskoop apples are a variety of apple known for their sweet-tart flavor. The nutrition facts for a 150g serving of Boskoop apples are approximately
Energy 52 kcal
Carbohydrates 13.8g
Fiber 2.4g
Protein 0.3g
Fat 0.2g
Vitamin C 4.6mg
Vitamin K 4.5mcg
Potassium 107mg
Folate 3.5mcg
Manganese 0.1mg
Copper 0.1mg
These values are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the ripeness, growing conditions, and variety of the apples.
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
Crated, lined, and covered with polythene
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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