Organic
Crab Apple
"Adding a tangy twist to culinary creations"
A tart and versatile fruit often used for cooking and preserving, Crab Apple is a popular choice for jams, jellies, and ciders.
Also known as
Wild Apple, Cooking Apple, Cider Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94107
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › All Sizes
Origin
Originating in Central Asia, Crab Apples are now cultivated worldwide, particularly in Europe and North America.
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Crab Apple
Crab Apples are small to medium-sized fruits with bright red, yellow, or green skin, and a tart flavor profile, high in pectin and acidity.
Nutrition Information
One 100 gram serving of crab apple contains approximately 52 calories, 0.3 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 13.8 grams of carbohydrates. It also provides 4 milligrams of sodium, 154 milligrams of potassium, 1.4 milligrams of iron, 22.6 milligrams of calcium, and small amounts of other essential minerals. In terms of vitamins, one 100 gram serving of crab apple contains 10.3 milligrams of vitamin C, and small amounts of vitamins A, B, and E, and other essential vitamins.
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 boxes or bins 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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