Organic
Jonathan Apple
"Heirloom apple variety for the discerning palate"
A sweet and tart heritage apple variety, prized for its flavor and crisp texture.
Also known as
Esopus Spitzenburg, Johnny Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94151
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
United States
Temperature
-1 to 4°C (30 to 39°F)
Shelf Life
3-6 months
Status
Approved
About Jonathan Apple
Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Jonathan apple is now mainly grown in cooler climates and used for cooking, ciders and eating fresh.
Nutrition Information
The Jonathan Apple is a nutrient-rich fruit that provides several essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving:
Energy - 52 kcal
Water content - 84 grams
Carbohydrates - 13.8 grams
Fiber - 2.1 grams
Protein - 0.3 grams
Total fat - 0.2 grams
Sodium - 0.5 milligrams
Potassium - 107 milligrams
Magnesium - 4.8 milligrams
Phosphorus - 7.8 milligrams
Manganese - 0.1 milligrams
Copper - 0.03 milligrams
Vitamin C - 4.6 milligrams
Vitamin K - 3.9 micrograms
Folate - 3.5 micrograms
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
Ventilated boxes or polyethylene bags to maintain humidity
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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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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