What it tastes like
Sweet yellow-apple character, low acidity, and steady crunch
At a glance
Late fall to winter/Malus domestica 'UEB 32642'
Opal
Opal is a sweet, crisp yellow apple with gentle acidity.
A sweet, crisp yellow apple
- Origin
- Czech Republic
- Season
- Late fall to winter
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'UEB 32642'
Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Good for bright-looking fresh eating, snacks, and salads.
When it is in season
Late fall to winter
How long it keeps
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
4/5Sweetness feels easy and pleasant.
Acidity
2/5Acidity is on the lower side.
Crunchiness
4/5Crunch is nicely present.
Juiciness
3/5Juiciness is moderate.
Best uses
Best uses
Good for bright-looking fresh eating, snacks, and salads.
Fresh
Snacking
Salad
Flavor profile
Sweet yellow-apple character, low acidity, and steady crunch
Storage life
Storage life
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Opal as a Czech-origin variety. Peekapple groups it with yellow fresh-eating apples.
Sources
Sources
- Photo recordNational Fruit CollectionOpal (Seabrook) variety record
National Fruit Collection