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PLU 93445

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Apples DS 3

"Sweetness with crunch"

Delicious and crunchy DS 3 apples are a sweet combination of flavor and texture

Also known as

Pazazz, Malus domestica, table apple

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Apples DS 3 illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

93445

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › All Sizes

Origin

Originally discovered by chance in Australia & commercialised in Europe

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Apples DS 3

DS 3 apples are an early season, mid season, or late, variety of apple. Known for maintaining a sweet flavor with crisp flesh

Nutrition Information

Serving size 100 grams of apples DS 3 contain approximately 52 kcal of energy. They have 0.3 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 13.8 grams of carbohydrates. Apples are rich in dietary fiber, containing about 2.4 grams. They contain various essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C with 4.6 milligrams, potassium with 154 milligrams, and manganese with 0.1 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 containers or bags to maintain air circulation

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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Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyDS 3
CreatedSeptember 2014
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

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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