Organic
Jonagold
"A Delicious Balance of Sweet and Tart"
A cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples, Jonagold apples are sweet and tart with a hint of spice, known for their complex flavor profile and crisp texture.
Also known as
Jonagold Apple, Red Jonagold, Jonagold Delicious
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94147
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
New York, USA
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2 months
Status
Approved
About Jonagold
Developed in the 1940s in New York, Jonagold apples are a popular variety for both fresh consumption and cooking. They have a medium to large size and a distinctive blush of red over a yellow skin.
Nutrition Information
Jonagold is a cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples. The nutrition facts for Jonagold are as follows:
One medium-sized Jonagold apple with a weight of about 130 grams has approximately 72 calories.
It contains 19 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.3 grams of fat and 0.3 grams of protein.
Jonagold is rich in dietary fiber, containing about 2.4 grams. It has no sodium and very little cholesterol, with negligible amounts of vitamin A and vitamin B12, but decent amounts of vitamin C with 6 milligrams or 10 percent of the recommended daily intake and vitamin K at 2.6 micrograms.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Jonagold 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
Cartons or containers with good ventilation
Shelf Life
2 months
Storage Notes: Avoid late harvest of Jonagold, which may develop scald. 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: Jonagold 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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