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Gloster Apple
"Savor the crunch of German excellence"
Gloster Apple is a sweet and juicy variety from Germany, known for its elongated shape and bright red skin with yellow markings, a favorite among apple enthusiasts for its excellent taste and crunchy texture.
Also known as
Gloster, Red Gloster, Red Gold, Gloster Apple, Apfel Gloster
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93344
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Germany
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Gloster Apple
Gloster apples are harvested between September to November and are a hybrid between the Cox's Orange Pippin and Glockenapfel varieties. They are also a great choice for consumers looking for disease-resistant apples.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Gloster Apple per 100 grams serving are energy 52 kilocalories, moisture 84.6 grams, carbohydrates 13.8 grams, protein 0.3 grams, fat 0.2 grams, dietary fiber 2.4 grams, and various essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin C 4.6 milligrams, potassium 107 milligrams, and calcium 8 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 boxes or crates, polyliners or ethylene absorbing pads to control CO2 and ethylene
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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