Organic
McIntosh
"The iconic, ultra-moist apple from Canada."
A classic sweet-tart apple variety known for its tender flesh and soft, juicy texture.
Also known as
McIntosh Red, New York State Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94019
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Dunlop, Ontario, Canada
Temperature
2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About McIntosh
The McIntosh apple is a cross between a Fameuse and a Detroit Red, developed in Canada during the early 19th century. Due to its soft flesh, McIntosh apples are ideal for snacking, salads, and applesauce.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for McIntosh apples are as follows:
Per 100g serving of raw McIntosh apple, the nutritional values are approximately
Energy 52 kcal
Carbohydrates 13.8g
Dietary fiber 2.4g
Sugars 9.5g
Protein 0.3g
Fat 0.2g
Sodium 0mg
Potassium 154mg
Vitamin C 10.3mg
Folate 3.5mcg
Vitamin K 4.4mcg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for McIntosh apples (air storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or bags, maintain high CO2 levels
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Storage Notes: Cool McIntosh promptly: a 1-day delay at warm temperature before cooling costs 7 to 10 days of storage life. 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: McIntosh 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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