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PLU 93603

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Minneiska Apple

"Savor the sweet taste of winter with Minneiska Apples."

A sweet and crunchy apple variety, known for its long shelf-life and resistance to disease, grown mainly in cold climates.

Also known as

Goodland Apple, Minneiska Crabapple

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Minneiska Apple illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

93603

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › All Sizes

Origin

Minnesota, USA

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Minneiska Apple

Minneiska Apple trees are relatively small in size and can tolerate extremely low temperatures, making them ideal for cold regions.

Nutrition Information

Minneiska apples are a variety of Malus domestica and their nutrition facts are similar to other apple varieties. A serving size of one medium Minneiska apple weighing approximately 150 grams contains about 95 calories, 0.3 grams of fat, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of dietary fiber, 19 grams of sugars and 0.3 grams of protein.

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 or breathable bags/boxes; waxed boxes with liners for long-term storage; CA maintained for optimal quality

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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3603Minneiska AppleMalus domesticaAll SizesFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyMinneiska
CreatedNovember 2008
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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