Fresh Golden Delicious apples, selected for their uniform yellow color, firm flesh, and balanced sweetness. They offer a crisp and juicy texture, suitable for fresh consumption and professional culinary applications.
Organoleptic properties
Bright golden-yellow skin, cream-colored flesh, firm and juicy texture, mild sweet aroma, and a delicate flavor with subtle honey notes.
Suggested uses
Ideal for fresh consumption, fruit salads, baking, pastry, pies, compotes, purées, juices, dehydration, and both sweet and savory professional kitchen applications.
Format
Carton box (CTN-BX) with an approximate net weight of 18 kg. #88’s count size, equivalent to approximately 88 apples per carton, with an average diameter of about 75–80 mm and an approximate individual weight of 200–230 g, based on Washington apple size standards.
Storage and handling
Store under refrigeration between 0 and 4 °C. Keep in a dry, well-ventilated environment. Avoid impacts and prolonged exposure to ambient temperature to maintain firmness and shelf life.
Freshness and selection criteria
Selected for firm fruit with smooth, uniform skin, free from bruises or dark spots, and with intact stems indicating proper maturity and post-harvest handling.
Origin
Washington, USA.
Golden Delicious apples grown in Washington State develop under temperate climates and mineral-rich soils, conditions that support uniform ripening, good firmness, and stable shelf life.