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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Braeburn Apple |
| Scientific name | Malus domestica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4131 |
| PLU — organic | 94131 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4760 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 4.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Braeburn | 1.5% | The original Braeburn cultivar. Medium-sized, firm, crisp, and juicy with a distinctive sweet-tart flavor. Skin is typically a mottled red blush over a yellow-green background. Excellent for fresh eat |
| Mariri Red Braeburn | 1% | A highly colored sport of Braeburn, known for its intense, uniform red blush over a yellow background. Retains the classic crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor of the original Braeburn. Favored for its |
| Southern Rose Braeburn | 0.8% | Another popular red sport of Braeburn, characterized by a strong, attractive red color development. Maintains the firm, crisp texture and balanced sweet-tart flavor profile of the original. Good for f |
| Hillwell Braeburn | 0.5% | A Braeburn sport noted for its early and intense red coloring, often achieving full color earlier than other Braeburn types. Offers the characteristic crispness and sweet-tart taste. Valued for its co |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | high |
| Production rate (20°C) | 50 uL/kg/h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to odors
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable, but facing strong competition from newer, sweeter varieties. Demand is consistent among established consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.4 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Braeburn | 4.5% |
| Gala | 20% |
| Honeycrisp | 18% |
| Fuji | 12% |
| Red Delicious | 10% |
| Granny Smith | 9% |
| Other | 26.5% |
Pack sizes
- 40 lb carton
- 20 lb carton
- 3 lb bag
- 5 lb bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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