Organic
Apple
"Nature's perfect snack"
Crisp and juicy, the apple is one of the world's most versatile and widely consumed fruits.
Also known as
Pacific Beauty, Sciearly apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93296
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Xinjiang, China
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Apple
Malus domestica is a deciduous tree in the rose family that is native to Central Asia in modern-day Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Xinjiang, China.
Nutrition Information
Apple is a nutrient-rich fruit providing several essential vitamins and minerals. For a 100 gram serving of apple, approximately the nutrition facts are as follows. It contains 52 calories, 0.3 grams of fat, 1.2 grams of protein, 13.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 2.4 grams of fiber. Apple provides several essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, it contains around 4 milligrams of vitamin C and 154 milligrams of potassium
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 containers or bags to maintain humidity and allow for gas exchange
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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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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