Thursday, December 4, 2008

Fuji Apples from Washington State

My Favorite Apple is the Fuji. It originated from Japan in 1962 and was introduced to the U.S. in the 1980s. This variety is a cross of Red Delicious and Ralls Janet varieties. A great all around apple, it holds its texture when baked and is excellent in salads. Washington's cool weather in the late fall helps develop its reddish-pink color and superb flavor. Fujis are harvested in October and can be purchased October to August.

Fuji 4131 - Decoding the PLU Sticker on Produce:
4131 conventional produce- four digit no.
94131 organic produce - five digit no. starting with 9
84131 genetically modified - five digit no. starting with 8

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