Organic
Michaelmas Red
"Plucked in September with Sweet and Tart Flavor profile."
Michaelmas Red, a crisp and delicious dessert apple, sweet-tart in flavor, rich in antioxidants, and a favorite for its vibrant red skin and tender white flesh.
Also known as
English Red, September Crab, Ruby Crab
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93349
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › All Sizes
Origin
Europe & Asia
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Michaelmas Red
Mature trees produce large yields of fruit, require cross-pollination, and are relatively drought-tolerant. Michaelmas Red apples are known to be light to moderate consumers of winter chill hours
Nutrition Information
Michaelmas Red is an apple variety, the nutrition facts for one medium-sized apple that weighs approximately 150 grams are as follows
Energy 52 kilocalories, protein 0.3 grams, fat 0.2 grams, carbohydrates 13.8 grams, fiber 2.4 grams, sugar 9.5 grams, sodium 0 milligrams, potassium 154 milligrams, folate 3 micrograms, vitamin C 6 milligrams, vitamin K 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
Breathable bags or ventilated boxes
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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