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PLU 94138

Organic
Granny Smith Apple

"A tart classic for the modern table"

Granny Smith Apples are green apples known for their tart flavor and crisp texture, making them a favorite for baking, cooking, and fresh eating

Also known as

Green Apple, French Apple, Desert Apple

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Granny Smith Apple illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

94138

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › Small

Origin

Originated in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia in the 1860s

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Shelf Life

3-4 months

Status

Approved

About Granny Smith Apple

Granny Smith apples are high in antioxidants and contain a unique acid balance, which makes them a popular choice for a variety of culinary applications

Nutrition Information

Granny Smith Apple, one medium-sized fruit weighing 150 grams, contains approximately 95 calories, 0.29 grams of fat, 0.23 grams of protein, and 25 grams of carbohydrates. It is also rich in dietary fiber, with 4.4 grams per 150-gram serving. Granny Smith Apple is an excellent source of antioxidants like quercetin and catechins. It is also rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and manganese. One medium Granny Smith Apple provides nearly 10% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

Storage & Handling

Commercial storage guidance for Granny Smith 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

Ventilated crates, boxes, or bags

Shelf Life

3-4 months

Storage Notes: Granny Smith is intolerant of carbon dioxide in storage. 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: Granny Smith apples (air storage).

Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).

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Tags

4138Granny Smith AppleMalus domesticaSmallFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyGranny Smith
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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