Gala Apples

Gala apples are prized for their sweet, aromatic flavour with subtle hints of honey and pear. They oﬀer a crisp, juicy texture and a refreshing taste that makes them enjoyable for fresh eating and snacking.

Box Size – 3.5 kg (25 – 35 pcs)

Gala apples are medium-sized fruits with a round to slightly oblong shape. They are known for their distinctive sweetness and perfectly smooth texture.

Exterior: Their skin is predominantly red-orange with vertical striping and occasional patches of yellow or green, giving them a distinctive and attractive appearance.

Interior: Creamy-white, crisp, and juicy, with a fine-grained texture that melts in the mouth.

Experience: Mildly fragrant, with delicate floral notes. They’re less tart than other apple varieties, making them a favourite for kids and adults alike.

fun facts

Gala has a fascinating history that traces back to New Zealand in the 1930s. The Gala variety is a cross between the Kidd’s Orange Red and Golden Delicious apples, inheriting the best qualities of both parent varieties.
One of the unique features of Gala is that it can be grown with good quality results in both temperate and warm apple-growing regions, and it is generally regarded as a low-chill variety (i.e. it can be grown in regions which experience less than 800 hours of cool winter temperatures a year).
The Royal Gala was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who deemed it her favourite during a visit to New Zealand.

storage

Gala apples should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain their crispness and freshness for as long as possible.
Whole, unwashed Gala apples will keep up to one week at room temperature and 1 to 3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.

nutritional value

There are fewer than 100 calories in a medium-sized apple.
Apples are free of fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
That same medium-sized apple contains 4 grams of dietary fibre, which is 17% of the daily recommended value.
Crunching on an apple for fibre helps with digestion and may aid in losing weight.
One medium apple has 14% of your daily recommended value of vitamin C.
Antioxidants and phytochemicals in apples have been linked to helping prevent several chronic diseases, including Alzheimer’s, lung cancer, heart disease, breast cancer, diabetes and more.
Quercetin in the skin of an apple protects your brain cells.
Apples rank low on the Glycemic Index, which measures how rapidly carbohydrates in a food boost blood sugar.
Apples contain boron, a mineral that helps protect bones.
Your skin benefits when you eat apples, thanks to a few B vitamins and also vitamin C.