Organic
Elstar Apple
"A tart yet sweet crunchy delight from Europe."
The Elstar Apple is a vibrant, crunchy fruit known for its sweetness and hint of acidity, showcasing a mesmerizing bright red and yellow striped skin.
Also known as
Elster, Estrella
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94123
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Netherlands, cross-bred in the Netherlands from the Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie varieties
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Elstar Apple
It is an early variety apple that's widely cultivated in Europe due to its disease resistance and adaptability to cooler climates.
Nutrition Information
For 100 grams of Elstar Apple, nutrition facts are as follows. Energy is 52 kilocalories, carbohydrates 13.8 grams, dietary fiber 2.4 grams, sugars 9.5 grams, protein 0.3 gram, fat 0.2 gram, sodium 0 milligrams, potassium 107 milligrams. Vitamin C content is 4.6 milligrams per 100 grams of Elstar Apple.
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 packaging to maintain high humidity 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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