Organic
Emmons Apple
"A sweet and tangy apple for the summer season"
A sweet and crunchy apple variety, Emmons apple is known for its tender flesh and attractive red skin, making it an excellent addition to fresh fruit arrangements and fruit salads.
Also known as
Summer Apple, Early Harvest Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93604
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › All Sizes
Origin
United States
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Emmons Apple
Emmons apples are harvested early in the season and are often eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking. They are relatively small in size and have a mild flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
The Emmons Apple is relatively low in calories. One medium-sized Emmons Apple weighing approximately 150g contains about 95 calories. It has negligible amounts of fat and protein but is rich in carbohydrates, with a total of 25 grams, primarily in the form of dietary fiber and natural sugars like fructose.
The Emmons Apple is a good source of vitamins C and K, and it also contains smaller amounts of vitamins A, E, and B vitamins. One apple provides around 10 milligrams of vitamin C, 3.5 micrograms of vitamin K, and 0.1 milligrams of vitamin E.
In terms of minerals, it contains potassium, with about 154 milligrams, as well as some manganese, copper, and a little phosphorus. One Emmons Apple also has some antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds like quercetin.
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 packaging or containers to 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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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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