Organic
Apple
"Nature's Perfect Fruit"
Juicy sweet apples that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Known as one of the most popular varieties of fruits, the apples vary in their acidity levels per variety and are enjoyed in salads, juices, and more.
Also known as
The king of fruits
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93340
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › All Sizes
Origin
Malus sieversii and Asian origins (Central Asia) & Malus baccata
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Apple
Apples are known for their nutritional values of richness in fiber and antioxidants and their health benefits to humans. It requires controlled atmosphere during its cold storage to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
100 grams of Apple, specifically Bertanne or Golden Russet variety, provides approximately the following nutritional information:
Energy 52 kcal
Carbohydrates 13.8 grams
Fiber 2.4 grams
Sugar 9.5 grams
Protein 0.3 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Water content 84.6 grams
Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams
Potassium 154 milligrams
Folate 3.5 micrograms
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 or boxes to maintain humidity
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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