Organic
Golden Delicious
"The classic, all-purpose apple variety."
Sweet and crunchy, Golden Delicious apples are a versatile variety, great for snacking, cooking and salads.
Also known as
Yellow Delicious
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94136
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
USA, West Virginia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Golden Delicious
Malus domestica is a cross between the Grimes Golden and the Esopus Spitzenburg varieties.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Golden Delicious apples per 100 grams are 52 calories, 0.3 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 13.8 grams of carbohydrates, 2.4 grams of dietary fiber, and 0.2 grams of sugar. They also contain various vitamins and minerals, including 0.6 micrograms of vitamin B6, 0.02 milligrams of vitamin B1, 0.02 milligrams of vitamin B2, 0.2 milligrams of vitamin K, 6 milligrams of vitamin C, 149 milligrams of potassium, 0.2 milligrams of copper, 0.3 milligrams of manganese, 0.2 milligrams of phosphorus, and 0.1 milligrams of iron.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Golden Delicious apples (air storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Polypropylene bags, wooden or plastic crates, ventilated containers
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Storage Notes: Golden Delicious shrivels faster than other varieties because of breaks in the cuticle. 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: Golden Delicious apples (air storage).
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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