Fresh Apples from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
The Himalayan ranges of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir produce some of the
most crisp, sweet, and vibrantly colored apples in the world. Varieties like
Royal Delicious, Golden Delicious, and the famed Kinnaur apples are harvested at
peak ripeness, graded, and stored in state-of-the-art CA (Controlled Atmosphere)
facilities to ensure year-round crunchy texture and sweetness.
Aethon Overseas supplies fresh apples available as royal/red delicious, golden delicious, kinnaur apple, fuji. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Colour/Appearance | Deep red, blush, or golden green | Depending on variety |
| Size Grade | 65-80mm diameter | Size grading |
| Brix (sugar content) | 12-16 Brix | Refractometer |
| Maturity | Optimal starch-iodine index | Harvest standard |
| Shelf Life (air) | 15-20 days | Ambient temperature |
| Shelf Life (sea) | 60-90 days | Cold storage (0-2°C) |
| Country of Origin | India | APEDA certified |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 10.4 g |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 6 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 11 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 107 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 1 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.04 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 4.6 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.017 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.026 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate | 3 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Pectin | 1-1.5% |
| Quercetin | Notable |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Royal/Red Delicious: Deep red, crisp and sweet
- Golden Delicious: Green/yellow, honey-sweet
- Kinnaur Apple: Premium high-altitude variety
- Fuji: Exceptionally crisp, long shelf life
Uses & Applications
- Supermarkets
- Fruit retailers
- Premium gift baskets
- Fresh apple juice
- Cider production
- Smoothies
- Pies and tarts
- Fruit salads
- Desserts
- Apple sauce
- Dehydrated apple chips
- Baby food
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| Telescopic Cartons | 10kg, 18kg (CFB boxes) | 1 MT |
| Cold Chain Req. | Maintained at 0-2°C | Controlled Atmosphere |
| Fumigation/Phyto | Yes | Mandatory for export |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days
worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35
days
- Incoterms: FOB,
CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra
/ JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
Lab-Tested
