Organic
Apple Rome
"Sweetness of Italy in each bite"
A classic sweet dessert apple variety from Italy, Rome Apples are known for their large size, sweet flavour and tender flesh.
Also known as
Rome Beauty, American Beauty
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94170
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Italy
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Apple Rome
Their skin is a lovely red and green striped appearance, and they are great for eating fresh, cooking and making desserts.
Nutrition Information
One medium-sized Apple Rome, approximately 150g, contains 0.3g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 19g of carbohydrates, and 4g of fibre. It provides a total of 85 kilocalories. Apple Rome is rich in vitamins and minerals including potassium, with about 154 milligrams, and antioxidants like quercetin. The major vitamins in one Apple Rome are vitamin C, about 10 milligrams, and vitamin K, approximately 4 micrograms.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Law Rome 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
Ventilated boxes or bins
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Storage Notes: A scald inhibitor is essential for Law Rome. 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: Law Rome 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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