Organic
Red Delicious
"Nature's candy in every bite"
A sweet and crunchy variety of apple, known for its bright red skin and tender flesh
Also known as
Red Delicious Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94167
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Iowa, United States
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3 months
Status
Approved
About Red Delicious
Originating from Iowa, USA, the Red Delicious is one of the most widely cultivated apples in the world
Nutrition Information
For Red Delicious apple, 100 grams contains calories 52, water 84 grams, carbohydrate 13.8 grams, fiber 2.4 grams, sugar 9.5 grams, protein 0.3 grams, total fat 0.2 grams, and sodium 0 milligrams, while for vitamins and minerals it contains vitamin C 4.5 milligrams, potassium 107 milligrams, vitamin K 3.5 micrograms, and folate 3.2 micrograms.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Delicious (Red Delicious) 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
Crated or containerized with adequate ventilation, usually requires fruit cartons (RPC's) or clamshell packaging.
Shelf Life
3 months
Storage Notes: Delicious is sensitive to elevated carbon dioxide and needs a scald inhibitor. 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: Delicious (Red Delicious) apples (air storage).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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