Description/Taste
Cuyama Orchards is an organic orchard established in 1992 that is dedicated to growing flavorful varieties of apples. The farm is located in Cuyama Valley, nestled between Santa Barbara and Ventura County. The unique microclimate is ideal for growing crisp, flavorful apples. Gala apples are a small to medium-sized varietal, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and have a round to conical shape. The apple’s skin is thin, bruising easily, and smooth with a light sheen, showcasing a yellow-orange base covered in red and pink blush. There is also prominent red-pink striping and mottling on the skin’s surface, giving the fruits a vibrant appearance. It is important to note that Gala apples will have a lighter, yellow-orange coloring early in the season, and as the season progresses, the fruits will develop darker red hues. Underneath the skin, the ivory to pale yellow flesh is fine-grained, firm, and aqueous with a crisp but tender, snap-like quality. The flesh also encases a central fibrous core filled with dark brown and flat seeds. Gala apples emit a perfumed, floral aroma and have a mildly sweet flavor with a hint of acidity. The flesh often bears fruity and floral undertones, combined with nuances of vanilla, apple blossoms, and pears.
Gala Apples
| Code |
Unit |
UOM |
| 18379-187 |
lb |
LB |