3010 Cripps Red Apple

Cripps Red Apples, marketed as Sundowner or JOYA, feature a deep red blush over a yellow-green background with a round to slightly flattened shape. They have firm, dense, cream-colored flesh with exceptional crunchiness and juiciness. The flavor is intensely sweet with a balancing sharpness and notable honeyed overtones that develops and intensifies during storage, becoming richer and more complex over time while maintaining excellent texture. Their high acid and sugar content creates a well-balanced eating experience that appeals to those who enjoy both sweet and tart apple varieties.

PLU Code 3010

Details about Cripps Red Apple

Also known as JOYA, Sundowner

Developed in 1979 by John Cripps at Western Australia's Department of Agriculture by crossing Lady Williams and Golden Delicious varieties. Sundowner is the trade name used in Australia and Europe, while the cultivar name is Cripps Red. JOYA is a more recent brand name used in some markets. This variety has a rich sweet-sharp flavor that intensifies in storage, with flavors of both parent varieties detectable. The apples are harvested late in the season (typically May in Australia), and require warm climates with hot summers and cool nights to develop their best flavor and characteristic deep red coloring. Sundowner apples contain enzymes that slow the browning process when cut, making them ideal for fresh applications.

A perfectly balanced apple with intense flavor that improves with time

Nutrition

Cripps Red Apple is a nutrient-rich fruit with excellent dietary qualities. Per 100g serving:

Energy: 52 kcal

Protein: 0.3g

Fat: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 13.8g

Fiber: 2.4g

Sugar: 10.5g

Sodium: 1mg

Potassium: 107mg

Vitamin C: 4.6mg (5% DV)

Vitamin K: 4.4μg (4% DV)

Cripps Red apples are particularly high in antioxidants and polyphenols, with research showing they contain some of the highest levels of these beneficial compounds among commercial apple varieties.

Storage

Requires precise temperature and humidity control to maintain its signature crispness and flavor. Benefits greatly from controlled atmosphere storage with reduced oxygen levels.

Storage conditions:
  • Temperature: 0-1°C (32-34°F)
  • Humidity: 90-95%

Sundowner apples are considered to improve in flavor after 6-10 weeks in cold storage, developing a deeper complexity while maintaining their crispness. They have been found to stay crisp and juicy for up to 10 months in proper storage conditions, making them excellent for year-round supply.

Packaging

Perforated plastic bags or ventilated cartons with controlled atmosphere conditions

Shelf life

Up to 8 months under optimal controlled atmosphere conditions, 2-3 weeks in regular cold storage

Category: Fruits
Also known as: JOYA, Sundowner
Origin: Developed in Western Australia by John Cripps at the Department of Agriculture

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