Royal Gala Apple
"A cultivated tree fruit"
Royal Gala is a market type of apple, a cultivated tree fruit. Apple cultivars vary in their characteristics and culinary uses; specific traits for this market type are not established here.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
4173
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
Afghanistan, Central Asia, Xinjiang
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Royal Gala Apple
The supplied information does not specify this apple’s cultivar history or growing location.
Nutrition Information
Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program); USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171688, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 52 kcal; Protein: 0.26 g; Fat: 0.17 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 13.81 g; Dietary fiber: 2.4 g; Vitamin C: 4.6 mg; Folate: 3 µg; Total sugars: 10.39 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Gala apples (air storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or bags to maintain humidity
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Storage Notes: Gala loses flavor during storage. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 176-194.
Applies to: Gala apples (air storage).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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