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Granny Smith Apple

Granny Smith

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Description

Granny Smith is a market type of apple, a cultivated tree fruit. Apple cultivars vary in their characteristics and culinary uses.

Botanical Name

Malus domestica

Origin

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Xinjiang

Size

Small

Commodity

Apples

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for Granny Smith 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

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) with low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels, breathable bags or containers

Granny Smith 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 classic apple variety"