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Idared
"Sweet meets tart in Idared apples."
Idared is a popular apple variety known for its sweet and tart flavor, crunchy texture, and bright red skin, often eaten fresh or used for baking and cooking.
Also known as
Royal Red Apple, American Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94140
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
United States
Temperature
2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Idared
They were developed in the United States in the 20th century and are now widely cultivated across North America and Europe.
Nutrition Information
Idared apples are a nutrient-rich fruit that contains a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The nutrition facts for Idared apples are as follows:
One medium-sized Idared apple weighing approximately 150g contains:
Energy: 52 kilocalories
Water content: 84g
Carbohydrates: 13.6g
Fiber: 2.4g
Sugar: 9.5g
Protein: 0.3g
Fat: 0.2g
Sodium: 0mg
Potassium: 154mg
Vitamin A: 98 IU
Vitamin C: 7mg
Calcium: 6mg
Iron: 0.3mg
Vitamin K: 3.5mcg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Idared apples (air storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or bags, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for longer shelf life
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Storage Notes: Idared is temperature sensitive in storage, though tolerant of orchard freezing damage. 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: Idared apples (air storage).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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