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Akane Apple
"Experience the essence of Japanese heritage with the delicate taste of Akane Apples."
The Akane apple is a small-sized, sweet and crunchy fruit with tender skin and a hint of tartness in its flavor, popular in Japan.
Also known as
Tokyo Rose, Beni Shogun
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94098
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Japan
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Akane Apple
It is an heirloom apple cultivar from Japan, known for its hardiness, disease-resistance and excellent storage quality, thriving well in cooler climates.
Nutrition Information
Akane apple is a variety of Malus domestica, a deciduous tree in the rose family. The nutrition facts for Akane apple are as follows:
Energy 52 kcal
Water content 84%
Carbohydrates 13.8 grams
Fiber 2.4 grams
Sugar 9.5 grams
Protein 0.3 gram
Fat 0.17 gram
Sodium 0.3 milligrams
Potassium 154 milligrams
Vitamin A 98 IU
Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams
Folate 3 micrograms
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 containers or bags 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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