Organic
Red Delicious
"Sweet and crunchy, the perfect snack."
Juicy and sweet, with tender skin and crisp texture, the Red Delicious apple is a popular variety loved by many.
Also known as
Red Delicious, Delicious, Hawkeye, Stark Delicious
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94016
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Originated in Iowa, USA, in the late 19th century.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3 months
Status
Approved
About Red Delicious
High water content makes it prone to bruising, requiring careful handling during storage and transportation.
Nutrition Information
Malus domestica, Red Delicious apple, per 100 grams serving, approximately contains 0.3 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of fat, 13.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of fibre. It has an energy value of about 52 kilocalories, 4 milligrams of sodium, 154 milligrams of potassium, 0.2 milligrams of iron, 4 milligrams of calcium, 5 milligrams of magnesium, 6 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.3 milligrams of zinc, 0.1 milligrams of copper, and 0.2 milligrams of manganese. It also contains vitamins C, 4.6 milligrams, and K, 4 micrograms, and has low content of other vitamins and minerals.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Delicious (Red Delicious) apples (air storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
ventilated crates or boxes to maintain humidity and air circulation
Shelf Life
3 months
Storage Notes: Delicious is sensitive to elevated carbon dioxide and needs a scald inhibitor. 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: Delicious (Red Delicious) apples (air storage).
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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