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Apple (Early)
"Early apples are nature's candy."
Early apples are a variety of apple that mature and are harvested before other types, often in summer or early fall, prized for their sweetness and tender skin.
Also known as
Summer Apples, Early Season Apples
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94117
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Europe and North America, with popular varieties hailing from Washington state (USA), France, and Italy.
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Apple (Early)
Early apples are often more delicate and have a shorter shelf life than later varieties, requiring careful handling and storage to maintain their quality.
Nutrition Information
Here are the nutrition facts for Apple Early:
One serving of 100g of Apple Early contains approximately 52 kilocalories of energy, 0.3g of protein, 0.17g of fat, 13.81g of carbohydrate, 2.4g of dietary fiber, and contains several essential vitamins and minerals such as 4.6 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.2 milligrams of manganese, and 154 milligrams of potassium.
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
Breathable bags or boxes, to maintain air circulation and 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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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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