Organic
Gloster Apple
"Sweet crunchy and always fresh"
A sweet and crunchy variety of apple, globally renowned for its juiciness. Known for being large in size, striped red and yellow, and having a good shelf life
Also known as
Beeley's Pippin, Gloster Spätapfel
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93345
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Germany
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Gloster Apple
Originated in Germany and primarily cultivated in the Netherlands, it's a cross between Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie. The best time to harvest Gloster apples is from September to November
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for 1 medium-sized Gloster apple approximately 150g are calories 55, carbohydrates 13.8g, dietary fiber 2.4g, sugars 9.5g, protein 0.3g, fat 0.2g, sodium 0mg, potassium 154mg, vitamin A 98 IU, vitamin C 10mg.
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, PE bags or film wraps 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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