Organic
Gala Apple
"Distinctive sweetness with hints of vanilla"
The Gala Apple is a crunchy and sweet variety of apple, renowned for its rich flavor and vibrant red skin striped with yellow. Highly sought after for its taste and texture, Gala apples make an ideal snack, both fresh and in various culinary preparations.
Also known as
Royal Gala, Gala Must, Kidd's Orange Red
Botanical name
Malus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
94133
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apples › Small
Origin
New Zealand
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Gala Apple
Gala apples have a yellow background striped with red. The skin can be both tender and sweet as well as somewhat tart. Developed in New Zealand, the variety is disease resistant.
Nutrition Information
One medium-sized Gala apple weighing approximately 150 grams contains 52 calories, 0.3 grams of fat, 0.2 grams of protein, and 13.8 grams of carbohydrates. It also provides 2.4 grams of dietary fiber, 9.5 grams of sugars, and various essential vitamins and minerals such as 0.1 milligrams of riboflavin, 0.5 milligrams of niacin, 0.1 milligrams of pantothenic acid, 0.2 milligrams of vitamin B6, 1.0 micrograms of folate, 0.3 milligrams of manganese, 0.3 milligrams of copper, 0.1 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.2 milligrams of magnesium, and 154 milligrams of potassium.
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 boxes or bins to prevent moisture accumulation
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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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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