Idared Apple

Idared

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Description

Idared is an apple variety. Apples are cultivated tree fruits, and cultivars differ in color, flavor, and culinary uses; those general differences do not establish specific traits for Idared.

Botanical Name

Malus domestica

Origin

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Xinjiang

Size

Small

Commodity

Apples

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for Idared apples (air storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

2 to 3°C (36 to 37°F)

Humidity

90-95%

Shelf Life

3-4 months

Packaging

Ventilated containers or bags, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for longer shelf life

Idared is temperature sensitive in storage, though tolerant of orchard freezing damage. 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 named apple variety"