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Braeburn Apple

Braeburn

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Description

Braeburn is listed as a market type of apple. Apples are cultivated tree fruits, and apple cultivars differ in color, flavor, and culinary uses; those general differences do not establish specific traits of Braeburn.

Botanical Name

Malus domestica

Origin

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Xinjiang

Size

Small

Commodity

Apples

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for Braeburn 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%

Shelf Life

3-4 months

Packaging

Waxed or polyethylene lined cartons or bags with adequate ventilation

Braeburn is intolerant of carbon dioxide in storage. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program); USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171688, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 52 kcal; Protein: 0.26 g; Fat: 0.17 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 13.81 g; Dietary fiber: 2.4 g; Vitamin C: 4.6 mg; Folate: 3 µg; Total sugars: 10.39 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"A cultivated apple"