Organic
Apple
"Nature's candy"
A crunchy and juicy stoneless fruit, often eaten fresh or used in various culinary applications
Also known as
Malus domestica, Desert Apple, Common Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93343
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › All Sizes
Origin
Central Asia, Europe, and North America
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Apple
Rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, apples are a popular healthy snack globally
Nutrition Information
Apples are a nutrient-rich fruit, providing a range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are the nutrition facts for a 100-gram serving of dessert apples:
Energy: 52 kilocalories
Carbohydrates: 13.8 grams
Fiber: 2.4 grams
Sugars: 9.5 grams
Protein: 0.3 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Sodium: 0 milligrams
Potassium: 107 milligrams
Vitamin C: 4.6 milligrams
Vitamin A: 3 micrograms
Vitamin K: 4 micrograms
Folate: 3 micrograms
Vitamin E: 0.2 milligrams
Manganese: 0.1 milligrams
Copper: 0.02 milligrams
Phosphorus: 11 milligrams
Calcium: 6 milligrams
Iron: 0.2 milligrams
Zinc: 0.04 milligrams
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 or modified atmosphere packaging to maintain O2 and CO2 balance
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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