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PLU 93490

Organic
MAIA 1 Apple

"Explosive crunch, rich sweet flavor."

MAIA 1 Apple is a crunchy and juicy dessert apple known for its sweet flavor and crisp texture, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Also known as

EverCrisp™, Desert Apple, Sweet Apple

Botanical name

Malus domestica

MAIA 1 Apple illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

93490

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › All sizes

Origin

France

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About MAIA 1 Apple

Variety MAIA 1. Botanical Name - Malus domestica. Cross-pollination required. Suitable for storage.

Nutrition Information

Here are the nutrition facts for MAIA 1 Apple

per 100 grams

energy 52 kcal

carbohydrates 13.8 grams

fibre 2.4 grams

sugars 9.5 grams

protein 0.3 grams

fat 0.2 grams

water content 84.6 grams

sodium 0 milligrams

potassium 107 milligrams

vitamin A 98 IU

folate 3 micrograms

vitamin C 4.6 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 bags or boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation

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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3490MAIA 1 AppleMalus domesticaAll sizesFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyMAIA 1
CreatedFebruary 2018
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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