Organic
Idared Apple
"Sweet-tart delight with a crunchy bite"
Idared apples are a sweet-tart variety with crisp firm flesh and vibrant red skin, making them ideal for snacking, baking, and storage.
Also known as
Idared, Ida Red, Stark Idared
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94142
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
USA
Temperature
2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Idared Apple
Developed in the 1940s in the United States, Idared apples are a cross between Jonathan and Wagner apples, boasting an extended harvest season and shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Idared Apple is a good source of essential nutrients and antioxidants. Here are the nutrition facts for one medium-sized Idared apple, approximately 130 grams.
The apple has a water content of about 84 grams and provides 52 calories, mostly from the 13.8 grams of carbohydrates it contains. It also has 0.19 grams of fat, and 0.26 grams of protein.
The apple is rich in dietary fiber, providing 2.4 grams, and contains a small amount of sugars, totaling 9.5 grams.
In terms of essential vitamins, Idared apple has 0.03 milligrams of vitamin B6, 0.07 milligrams of vitamin B1, 0.24 milligrams of vitamin B2, and 4.6 milligrams of vitamin C per 130 grams.
It is also a good source of essential minerals, providing 154 milligrams of potassium, 0.35 milligrams of manganese, 0.15 milligrams of copper, 0.05 milligrams of zinc, and 0.06 milligrams of iron per 130 grams.
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
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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