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PLU 94118

Organic
Apple Early

"A sweet start to the apple season"

Juicy and crunchy, Apple Early is a sweet and tart variety of apples perfect for snacking and cooking.

Also known as

Malus domestica, Early Variety Apples

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Apple Early illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

94118

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › Large

Origin

Europe, North America, Australia

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Apple Early

Early apples are harvested in May or June, while they are still green or partially ripe. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Nutrition Information

Per 100 grams of Apple Early, the nutrition facts are as follows

Energy is 52 kcal

Carbohydrates 13.8 grams

Fiber 0.2 grams

Sugars 9 grams

Protein 0.3 grams

Fat 0.17 grams

Sodium 0 milligrams

Potassium 107 milligrams

Vitamin A 54 IU

Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams

Calcium 6 milligrams

Iron 0.12 milligrams

Water content 84.6 grams

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 boxes or bags, may require MA or CA containers for extended storage

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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4118Apple EarlyMalus domesticaLargeFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyEarly
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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