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PLU 94148

Organic
Jonathan Apple

"Sweet, tart, crunchy, perfection in every bite."

A sweet and tart variety of apples, Jonathan apples are known for their red skin with green highlights, crunchy texture and a long shelf life, making them ideal for snacking, baking, and cooking.

Also known as

American Jonathan, Johnathan, Jonathan McIntosh

Botanical name

Malus domestica

Jonathan Apple illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

94148

5-digit code

Category

Fruits

Apples › Small

Origin

USA, Northeast region

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Status

Approved

About Jonathan Apple

Malus domestica, a deciduous tree in the rose family, is the botanical name for the Jonathan Apple, which typically ripens in late September and October.

Nutrition Information

The nutrition facts for Jonathan Apple per 100 grams are approximately

energy 52 kilocalories

carbohydrates 13.8 grams of which sugars 9.5 grams and dietary fibres 2.4 grams

protein 0.3 grams

fat 0.2 grams

water content 84.5 grams

vitamin C 4.6 milligrams

potassium 107 milligrams

vitamin K 4.4 micrograms

other essential vitamins and minerals are also present in smaller amounts

Storage & Handling

Commercial storage guidance for apples in regular air storage (general recommendation; varies by variety). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)

Humidity

90-95%

Packaging

Crates or boxes with adequate ventilation and cushioning

Shelf Life

3-6 months

Storage Notes: Cool apples rapidly after harvest; the effects of slow cooling become more apparent the longer the fruit are stored. 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: apples in regular air storage (general recommendation; varies by variety).

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

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4148Jonathan AppleMalus domesticaSmallFruitsApples

Details

Commodity Keyapples
VarietyJonathan
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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