Organic
Spartan Apple
"A choice of the finest eating apples."
Spartan Apple, a sweet-tart hybrid with tender flesh and vibrant red skin, is the perfect combination of flavor and fun to eat as a snack or incorporate into a variety of culinary dishes.
Also known as
Spartan, Royal Red
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94177
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Originated in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Spartan Apple
Spartan Apples are particularly appreciated for their juiciness and fine-grained texture.
Nutrition Information
The Spartan apple is a nutrient-rich fruit that provides a range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are some key nutrition facts for Spartan apples.
Serving size 1 medium apple approximately 150g
Energy 52 kcal
Water content 84g
Carbohydrates 13.8g
Fiber 2.4g
Protein 0.3g
Total fat 0.2g
Spartan apples also contain various essential vitamins and minerals such as
Vitamin C 6.4 milligrams
Potassium 154 milligrams
Vitamin K 4.6 micrograms
Folate 3.0 micrograms
Vitamin B6 0.04 milligrams
The exact nutritional values may vary depending on the apple's size, ripeness, and growing conditions.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Spartan 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 plastic bags or boxes with individual fruit wrapping to prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Storage Notes: Spartan can be susceptible to high carbon dioxide and to skin shrivel. 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: Spartan 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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