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PLU 94106

Organic
Cortland Apple

"Sweet, crunchy, and perfect for any occasion."

A sweet and juicy variety of apple known for its tender flesh and tart flavor, making it ideal for snacking, baking, and cooking.

Also known as

Cortland, Cortland Apple, Benjamin Apple

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Cortland Apple illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

94106

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › Large

Origin

New York, USA

Temperature

2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)

Shelf Life

2-3 months

Status

Approved

About Cortland Apple

The Cortland Apple is native to New York and is a cross between the Ben Davis and McIntosh apple varieties.

Nutrition Information

The nutrition facts for a Cortland Apple are as follows:

Energy 52 kcal

Protein 0.3g

Fat 0.2g

Carbohydrate 13.8g

Fiber 2.1g

Sugar 8g

Sodium 0mg

Potassium 154mg

Vitamin A 98 IU

Vitamin C 4.6mg

Vitamin K 4.4mcg

Folate 3.5mcg

Vitamin B6 0.007mg

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 or perforated bags/boxes to maintain air circulation

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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4106Cortland AppleMalus domesticaLargeFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyCortland
CreatedDecember 1999
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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