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PLU 93608

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Sciros Apple

"Sweet and tangy, crunchy delight"

Sciros Apple is a crunchy and sweet variety of apple known for its golden skin with red highlights and a juicy texture

Also known as

Pacific Rose, Braeburn Sciros

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Sciros Apple illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

93608

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › Large

Origin

USA

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Sciros Apple

Sciros apples are grown primarily in the United States and are often eaten fresh or used in salads. They are known for their high acidity and sugar content, making them a popular choice for snacking and cooking

Nutrition Information

Sciros Apple is a variety of Malus domestica. Here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams serving:

Energy 52 kcal, Carbohydrates 13.8 grams, Fiber 2.4 grams, Sugars 9.5 grams, Protein 0.3 grams, Fat 0.2 grams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Potassium 154 milligrams, Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams, Vitamin K 4.4 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

ventilated boxes or bins to maintain airflow

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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3608Sciros AppleMalus domesticaLargeFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietySciros
CreatedOctober 2002
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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