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Braeburn apples are great red-over-yellow apples that
offer a unique blend of sweet and tart. Their crisp, firm and juicy texture make them
perfect for salads, and it's tough to beat for pies and sauces.
Apples come in various grades: Extra Fancy, Fancy, and No.1. The top two grades of
apples are based on exterior appearance and size. Apples should be stored at 31 to
32 degrees F at 85-90% relative humidity. Keep them in their boxes as they can absorb
odors, and they give off ethylene gas that can hasten ripening in other fruits and
vegetables.. Apples come packed in 38-42 # cartons, and 40-45# tray packs with
counts of 48, 56, 64, 72, 80 ,88, 100, 120, 140, 160, 200 or 216 for the
smallest. One medium apple equals one cup diced apples.
Apple information can be found at this link:
http://www.apples.org/all_apples/varietals/braeburn.htm
Some great Apple recipes http://www.epicurious.com/b_ba/b02_twelve/apple/ba_12apples.html
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