Organic
Apple (Spartan)
"Sweetness in every crunchy bite"
A crunchy and sweet variety of apple, ideal for snacking and cooking
Also known as
Malus domestica, Adam's Apple, Paradise Fruit, Winter Apple
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94179
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Large
Origin
Originated in the United Kingdom, widely cultivated in the United States, Europe, and Australia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 months
Status
Approved
About Apple (Spartan)
Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, high in water content, requiring controlled atmosphere storage to prolong shelf life
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for Apple Spartan per 100 grams
Energy 52 kilocalories
Carbohydrates 13.8 grams
Fiber 2.4 grams
Sugars 9.5 grams
Protein 0.3 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams 6 percent of the Daily Value
Vitamin K 4.4 micrograms 6 percent of the Daily Value
Folate 3.7 micrograms 1 percent of the Daily Value
Potassium 108 milligrams 4 percent of the Daily Value
Magnesium 5 milligrams 2 percent of the Daily Value
Note nutrition values may vary based on 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 containers or bags to maintain humidity
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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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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