Organic
Cortland Apples
"Sweet and Tart Delight"
Cortland Apples are a popular sweet and tart variety of apple, known for their juicy flesh and tender skin. They have a distinctive red skin with yellow and green highlights, and are highly prized for both fresh eating and cooking.
Also known as
Malus domestica, Cortland Variety Apples
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94104
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
United States, Canada, Europe
Temperature
2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Cortland Apples
Cortland Apples are a cross between Ben Davis and McIntosh apples, developed in New York. They are highly susceptible to bruising and require careful handling during transportation and storage.
Nutrition Information
Cortland apples are a good source of essential nutrients, here are the nutrition facts per 100 grams of Cortland apples:
Energy 52 kcal,
Carbohydrates 13.8 grams,
Fibre 0.9 grams,
Protein 0.3 grams,
Fat 0.2 grams,
Sugar 10.3 grams,
Sodium 0 milligrams,
Potassium 154 milligrams,
Vitamin A 0 micrograms,
Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams,
Calcium 6 milligrams,
Iron 0.2 milligrams,
Phosphorus 11 milligrams,
Magnesium 5 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Cortland 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 crates, bags or bins to maintain airflow and prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Storage Notes: Cortland is temperature sensitive and is best held under McIntosh conditions; a scald inhibitor is essential. 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: Cortland 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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