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Description/Taste
Gala apples are a small to medium-sized varietal, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and have a round to conical shape. The appleās 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 skinās 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.
Seasons/Availability
Gala apples are available year-round.
Current Facts
Gala apples, botanically classified as Malus domestica, are a well-known commercial cultivar belonging to the Rutaceae family. The variety was developed in New Zealand in the mid 20th century and was selected for its mild, sweet flavor, crisp flesh, and versatile nature. Gala apples were created from a lineage of famous apple cultivars. The variety was produced from a cross between golden delicious apples and kiddās orange red apples, an offspring of coxās orange pippin and red delicious varieties. Gala apples have also been used in breeding programs to develop other commercially grown apples, including Jazz, Envy, Sweetieā¢, Pacific Rose, and Delfloga. In the modern-day, Gala apples are one of the most commercially cultivated apples worldwide and are grown in both hemispheres, providing year-round production. The apples are considered a multi-purpose variety, often used in fresh, cooked, and preserved preparations and mixology.
Nutritional Value
Gala apples are a source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, and calcium to protect bones and teeth. The apples also provide vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation, vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, and other nutrients, including iron, vitamin E, magnesium, boron, zinc, copper, and vitamin K.
Applications
Gala apples have a mild, fruity, and floral flavor and a crisp, fine-grained texture suited as an all-purpose variety for fresh and cooked preparations. The apples can be washed and consumed straight, out of hand, or they can be sliced and dipped into chocolate, caramel, or served with cheeses. Gala apples are also popularly chopped into salads, shredded into slaws, cut for fruit bowls, or diced into salsa and chutney. The appleās snap-like texture provides a source of crunch when layering onto sandwiches, paninis, and burgers, or the apples can be minced and stuffed into sausage. In addition to savory preparations, Gala apples can be combined with stronger flavored apples such as granny smith, Arkansas black, and mutsu, and baked into tarts, pies, galettes, crisps, crumbles, and strudel. The apples can also be cooked into butter, sauces, jams, and jellies, or pressed into ciders, juices, and smoothies. Gala apples pair well with cheeses such as cheddar, brie, and swiss, nuts such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts, meats such as poultry, turkey, and pork, pears, caramelized onions, and squash. Whole, unwashed Gala apples will keep up to one week at room temperature and 1 to 3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Gala apples have produced many sports, which is a term for naturally occurring mutations found on the trees. These sports are often selected for propagation and eventually become separate commercial cultivars. Royal Gala apples are the Gala appleās most well-known sport and were discovered in New Zealand in the mid 20th century. One of the unique facets of Royal Gala apples was how they acquired their name. Queen Elizabeth II visited New Zealand and sampled the variety during her stay. The Queen liked the apples and declared them her favorite of the trip, so the growers decided to name the sport Royal Gala in honor of Her Royal Majesty.
Geography/History
Gala apples were developed in 1934 by James Hutton Kidd, also known as J.H. Kidd, an apple breeder based in New Zealand. Kidd began breeding apples in the early 20th century and was inspired by the attractive coloring of new American apple varieties and the flavors of British varieties. Combining American with British apples, Kiddās first major success was developing the kiddās orange red apples, which later became a parent variety for Gala apples. Many new seedlings were created through Kiddās breeding program, and Kidd continued to research, cultivate, and release apples until his death in 1945. Around the same time as World War II, Kidd donated the majority of his apple seedlings to the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research fruit research section at the Appleby Research Orchard. The seedlings were planted and fruiting by 1950, and one seedling, in particular, was chosen for possible commercial production, labeled D8. The D8 seedling was created from a cross of kiddās orange red apples and golden delicious apples and was sent to Havelock North for further evaluation and trials. The variety was eventually selected out of 900 apples as a new commercial cultivar and was named Gala by Don McKenzie, released to the public in the 1960s. Gala apples were commercially planted in Europe and the United States in the 1980s, and over time, the apples became one of the most commercially grown varieties worldwide. Today Gala apples can be grown in both warmer apple regions and temperate climates and are heavily produced in New Zealand, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Brazil, China, England, and Poland. The apples are widely found in commercial markets and are sold through grocers, supermarkets, farmerās markets, fruit stands, and online retailers. They are also commonly grown in home gardens.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-414-8495 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Creme De La Crepe 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-269-1886 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Pastry) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 38 days ago, 12/13/21 Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from Cuyama Orchards 
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Weiser Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 74 days ago, 11/07/21 Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from Weiser Family Farms 
North Park Farmers Market
R&L Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesRamona, CA About 98 days ago, 10/14/21 Sharer's comments : Crisp and sweet, this is my run and munch go-to fruit! 
Santee Farmers Market
R&L Farms
Near Santee, California, United StatesRamona, CA About 120 days ago, 9/22/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 123 days ago, 9/19/21 Sharer's comments : Gala apples from Fair Hills Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 130 days ago, 9/12/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
See Canyon Apple Orchards
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 134 days ago, 9/08/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fair Hills Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 134 days ago, 9/08/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 141 days ago, 9/01/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fair Hills Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 145 days ago, 8/28/21 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Smit Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 152 days ago, 8/21/21 Sharer's comments : Apples š 
Abylay Khan 74, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Yubileinyi supermarket
California, United StatesAbylay Khan 74, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 262 days ago, 5/03/21 Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown in Ile Alatau foothills 
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesAlmagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 299 days ago, 3/27/21 Sharer's comments : Gala apples from Poland 
University District Farmers Market
Martin Family Orchards
Near Seattle, Washington, United States43 SR 97 Orondo Spur Orondo WA 98843 509-784-7800 https://www.facebook.com/martin-family-orchard-144950508855412/ About 320 days ago, 3/06/21 Sharer's comments : Crisp and still my favorite snack when I'm on the run! 
Super Indo Depok Town Center
Near Depok, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 414 days ago, 12/01/20 Sharer's comments : apel royal gala 
Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 596 days ago, 6/02/20 Sharer's comments : apel royal gala |
