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Gala Apples

Inventory, 88 ct : 28.63
This item was last sold on : 09/22/23

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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 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.

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 kidd’s orange red apples, an offspring of cox’s orange pippin and red delicious varieties. Gala apples have also been used in breeding programs to develop other commercially grown apples, including Jazz, Envy, Sweetie™, 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 apple’s 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 apple’s 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, Kidd’s first major success was developing the kidd’s orange red apples, which later became a parent variety for Gala apples. Many new seedlings were created through Kidd’s 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 kidd’s 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, farmer’s 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.

Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation	Lakeside CA	619-390-4949
Vertex - Merryfield Row	San Diego CA	619-405-8950
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Casa	San Diego CA	619-581-3003
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Swan Bar	San Diego CA	619-363-2337
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-414-8495
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220

the other 6...

Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Hamburger Hut	Encinitas CA	760-230-1999
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Searcher Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-861-4640
St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-239-6900
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Gala Apples. One

is easiest, three is harder.

A Calculated Whisk		Stuffed Squash with Sausage and Apples
Italian Recipe Book		Dutch Apple Baby with Blackberry Hoisin Bacon
Running to the Kitchen		Chicken with Leeks, Apple Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Publix Aprons		Beef, Pork, and Bean Chili With Apples in a Nest
My Food Book		Tuna Apple Bites
Katrina Runs for food		Apple Bacon Collard Greens
A Night Owl		Easy Crock Pot Fried Apples
Tastemade		Stuffed Apple Cake
Will Cook For Smiles		Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Honest Cooking		Scallops with Pickled Apples

the other 128...

Alive		Butter Tofu Apple Curry
Italian Recipe Book		German Pierogies With Kielbasa, Bacon & Apples
The Spruce		Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Apples
Honest Cooking		Pickled Apples in Balsamic
Will Cook For Smiles		Cinnamon Glazed Apple Cake
Daily Cooking Quest		Apple, Goji Berry, and Honey Date Drink
The Lemon Bowl		Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apple
Paleo Leap		Pork with Sauteed Apples and Brussels Sprouts
Skinny Miss		Farro Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Fine Cooking		Apple Cornbread Skillet Cobbler
Relish		Stuffed Acorn Squash with Barley, Apples and Walnuts
Good Food		Maple, Apple and Walnut Pots
Running to the Kitchen		Butternut Squash and Apple Rice Bake
Food & Wine		Pumpkin Ricotta and Apple Frittata
Cooking Classy		Autumn Kale Apple and Quinoa Salad
Taste of Home		Apple Tuna Sandwich
Bonapetit		Roast Pork Tenderloin and Apples with Mushroom Sauté
The Busy Baker		Crock Pot Apple Butter
BC Tree Fruit		Apple Meatloaf
Bonapetit		Potato Pierogi With Sautéed Cabbage and Apples
The Love Nerds		Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies
Garnish with Lemon		Apple Sage Stuffing Cups
Cookin' Canuck		Turkey Panini with Apple, Cheddar, & Arugula
A Latte Food		Caramel Stuffed Baked Apples
Hip Foodie Mom		Cereal Apple Donuts
The Lemon Bowl		Herb-Roasted Apples, Onions and Carrots
Whitney Bond		Grilled Fruit Sangria
Food & Nutrition		Vanilla Chia Pudding with Cinnamon Apples
24 Carrot Life		Butternut Squash Apple Bread
Mark's Daily Apple		Apple-Stuffed Roasted Chicken With Sweet Potato Chips
Kumquat		Grain-Free Cinnamon Roll Caramel Apple Pie
Alaska from Scratch		Curried Chicken & Rice Soup with Apples
Oh She Glows		Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
The Heritage Cook		Harvest Maple Carrots and Apples
Joy of Kosher		Roasted Apple Brisket
Weaver Orchard		Braised Cured Pork Belly & Apple Kimchi
Food to Love		Apple and Mint Slaw with Paprika Crumbed Schnitzel
Wholefully		Autumn Apple Rosé Sangria
The Splendid Table		Slow Cooked Yams and Apples
Mexico In My Kitchen		Mexican Christmas Eve Salad
Eat The Gains		Customizable Apple Bun Sandwiches
Wine and Glue		Caramel Apple Cobbler
Publix Aprons		Crisp Red Apple
My Food Book		Spiced Kumera Soup
Publix Aprons		Cranberry Apple Hot Cider
Relish		Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apples and Pancetta
Recipe Tips		Baked Apples Stuffed With Nuts And Cranberries
Farm Flavor		BBQ Chicken Apple Pizza
Food & Nutrition		Butternut Squash and Apple Crumble
24 Carrot Life		Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Baked Apple
House of Hawthorns		Crockpot Baked Apples
Honest Cooking		Danish Apple Pork
Bonapetit		Ravioli With Apples and Walnuts
Stirring Stew		Crispy Chicken Asian Salad
Bonapetit		Skillet Apple Cranberry Crisp
Everyday Eileen		Slow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider
The Lemon Bowl		Quinoa with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Apples and Scallions
My Food Book		Roast Beetroot and Apple Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Mayonnaise
Weaver Orchard		Stuffed Mushrooms with Apples & Sausage
Paleo Leap		Bacon Wrapped Sausage with Appels
How to Have it All		Apple Peel Jelly
Cookin' Canuck		Quinoa Salad with Apple, Chickpeas, Toasted Almonds & Apple Cider Vinaigrette
A Family Feast		Apple Chunkies
Publix Aprons		Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Bacon
Webicurean		Apple Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake
Running to the Kitchen		Pumpkin Tea Glaze Pork Chops and Apples
Bound By Food		Apples Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
MT PB&J		Pumpkin-Apple Spice Cheesecake with Rolled Oat Crumble
Amy''s Healthy Baking		The Ultimate Healthy Apple Pie
Food Faith Fitness		Roasted Pumpkin with Maple Syrup and Apples
Hip Foodie Mom		Apple and Cheddar Quiche with Olive Oil and Thyme Crust
Lemon Tree Dwelling		Skillet Caramel Apples
The Chunky Chef		One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Woolworths		Apple Tea Mocktail
Woolworths		Apple & Pear Pikelets
Raising Whasians		Crock Pot Pork Chops with Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Farm Flavor		Cinnamon-Spiced Quinoa with Apples and Sweet Potato
Joy of Kosher		Tuna Apple Pita Pockets
Food Nouveau		A Deep-Dish Apple Pie, Amsterdam Style
Hip Foodie Mom		Apple & Cheddar Quiche with Olive Oil & Thyme Crust
The Spruce		Curried Pork With Apples
Wellness Mama		Apple Walnut Tuna Salad
Fine Cooking		Sausage, Potato & Apple Sauté
Woolworths		Prawn, Apple & Cabbage Salad
Vegan Heaven		Apple Pear Smoothie
The Spruce		Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
The Spruce		Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies
The Spruce		Southern Fried Pork Chop Biscuit Sandwich with Cheddar + Spiced Apples
Good Food		Poached Apples with Cloves and
Farm Flavor		Apple Turkey Wrap
Veggie Primer		Simple Roasted Asparagus with Apples and Onion
Food Nouveau		Tatin Cake (a.k.a. Upside-Down Apple Cake with Maple Caramel Sauce)
Connoisseurus Veg		Smokey Apple Sage Chickpea Veggie Burger
The Daily Dish		Scrambled Eggs with Apples, Sage and Swiss
Saveur		Apple Celery Root and Carrot Salad
Veggie Primer		Apple Peanut Spring Rolls
Cherished Bliss		Sausage & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Food to Love		Caramel, Apple and Pear Danish
Creme de la Crumb		Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples
Mexico In My Kitchen		Mexican Apple Christmas Salad
Wellness Mama		Chicken Apple Stir-Fry
Blend Tec		Roasted Carrot- Apple Soup
Fooduzzi		Vegan Apple Butternut Squash Crisp
Andrew Zimmern		Breakfast Hash with Ham, Potatoes & Apples
Dessert for Two		Brussel Sprout Apple Slaw and Chedder Cheese Cups
An Italian in My Kitchen		Cinnamon Apple Puff Pastry Squares
Food to Love		Apple and Pear Bun Crumble
Woolworths		Green Bean, Fennel and Apple Salad
Panini Happy		Roasted Apples, Brie & Pecan Panini
Zen and Spice		Asian Waldorf Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Mayo
Chefs Pencil		Seared Scallops with Carrots and Gala Apples
Sustainable Dish		Roasted Cauliflower with Apples and Bacon Balsamic Vinager
Cooking Classy		Apple-Feta Salad with Chicken, Bacon and Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Season with Spice		Roasted Five-Spice Sweet Potatoes & Apples
The Lemon Bowl		Spelt Salad with Apples, Cheddar and Scallions
Italian Recipe Book		Apple Maple Sausage Breakfast Quesadilla
Good Food		Mustard, Sausage & Apple Tart
Cooking Classy		Autumn Roasted Veggies with Apples and Pecans
Running to the Kitchen		Brussels Sprouts Pumpkin and Apple Hash
Fooduzzi		Apple Pie Stuffed Apples
Mark's Daily Apple		Madras Chicken Salad
Chew Out Loud		Wheat Berry Salad with Apples and Cranberries
Souper Diaries		Apple Pork Ribs Soup
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Apple & Celery Pasta Salad with Light Caesar Dressing
Food Faith Fitness		Moroccan Cauliflower Soup with Carrots, Apples and Pistachio Cream
Fine Cooking		Brown Rice Salad with Apples and Cheddar
Tarladalal		Roasted Apple and Asparagus Salad with Chicken
Dinner, Then Dessert		Armenian Apple Chunk Cake

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Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
http://magnum.kz.com

About 10 days ago, 9/14/23
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown in the foothills of Ile Alatau mountains

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 11 days ago, 9/13/23
Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 15 days ago, 9/09/23
Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from See Canyon Apple Orchards

Santa Monica Farmers Market

See Canyon Apple Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 18 days ago, 9/06/23
Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from See Canyon Apple Orchards

Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
http://magnum.kz.com

California, United States
About 24 days ago, 8/31/23
Sharer's comments : Delicious Gala apples of South East Kazakhstan

Santa Monica Farmers Market

See Canyon Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 39 days ago, 8/16/23
Sharer's comments : Gala Applea from See Canyon Orchards

Airba Fresh Market
6WC3+GVW, ул. Тимирязева, Алматы 050060, Казахстан

California, United States
About 135 days ago, 5/12/23
Sharer's comments : Sweet Gala apples of South Kazakhstan

superindo cinere raya depok Near Ciputat, Banten, Indonesia
About 140 days ago, 5/07/23
Sharer's comments : apel riyal gala

hari hari swalayan bintaro Near Pondok Pucung, Banten, Indonesia
About 164 days ago, 4/12/23
Sharer's comments : apel royal gala

GREEN

Supermarket SMall
ул. Исиналиева 13,, Алматы, Казахстан

Banten, Indonesia
About 235 days ago, 2/01/23
Sharer's comments : Sweet Gala apples of South Kazakhstan

GREEN

Supermarket SMall
ул. Исиналиева 13,, Алматы, Казахстан

Banten, Indonesia
About 249 days ago, 1/18/23
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown in South East Kazakhstan

Microdistrict Samal-3, 1, Almaty 050000, Kazakhsta

Magnum
микрорайон Самал-3, 1, Алматы 050000, Казахстан
https://magnum.kz.

Banten, Indonesia
About 262 days ago, 1/05/23
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown in the foothills of Trans Ile Alatau mountains

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 266 days ago, 1/01/23
Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Del Mar Farmers Market

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 301 days ago, 11/26/22

Рамстор-Алмагуль / Ramstore

Magnum supermarket
Almagul 18 a, Almaty, Kazakhstan
https://magnum.kz

California, United States
About 306 days ago, 11/21/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples of Almaty region, Kazakhstan

Рамстор-Алмагуль / Ramstore

Magnum supermarket
Almagul 18 a, Almaty, Kazakhstan
https://magnum.kz

California, United States
About 325 days ago, 11/03/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples of South East Kazakhstan

Рамстор-Алмагуль / Ramstore

Magnum supermarket
Almagul microdistrict 18 A, Алматы 050000, Kazakhstan
https://magnum.kz

California, United States
About 362 days ago, 9/27/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown as commercial crop in Kazakhstan

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 371 days ago, 9/18/22
Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from See Canyon Apple Orchards

GREEN

Supermarket “Small”
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 394 days ago, 8/26/22
Sharer's comments : Apples Gala of Kazakhstan

Leucadia Farmers Market

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 406 days ago, 8/14/22

GREEN

Supermarket “Small”
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 407 days ago, 8/13/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples of great taste grown in Kazakhstan

Almagul microdistrict 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum supermarket
Almagul microdistrict 18 A, Алматы 050000, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 422 days ago, 7/29/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples from Poland

Borough Market

Ted's Veg
Borough Market
079317655348

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 436 days ago, 7/15/22

Abylai khan str. 74, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Yubileinyi supermarket
Abylai Khan str. 74, Almaty, Kazakhstan
https://dastarkhan24.kz

England, United Kingdom
About 437 days ago, 7/14/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples of Poland

Small grocery store
Розыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж

England, United Kingdom
About 528 days ago, 4/14/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown in Kazakhstan

EDEKA Near Berlin, Berlin, Germany
About 538 days ago, 4/04/22

iN's Mercato S.p.A.

iN's Mercato S.p.A.
Corso Cavour, 252, 19122 La Spezia SP

Liguria, Italy
About 549 days ago, 3/24/22

Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum Express
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Liguria, Italy
About 555 days ago, 3/18/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown in the foothills of Ile Alatau mountain range

Small grocery store
Розыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж

Liguria, Italy
About 567 days ago, 3/06/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown in thr northern foothills of Ile Alatau mountains

Small

Small
Розыбакиева, 75, 055552/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж
https://small.kz/

Liguria, Italy
About 587 days ago, 2/14/22
Sharer's comments : Gala apples grown on the Northern slopes of Ile Alatau mountain range

Small

small
Микрорайон Казахфильм, 13, 050023/A15C8D5, Алматы, Казахфильм, 1 этаж

https://small.kz/

Liguria, Italy
About 599 days ago, 2/02/22
Sharer's comments : Juicy Gala apples grown in the foothills next to Almaty (900-1200 m elevation)

Santa Elena, Medellín

Mercandú supermercado
310-534-2942

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 599 days ago, 2/01/22
Sharer's comments : La fruta perfecta para la lonchera

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street Suite 150
619-295-3172

https://Specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 650 days ago, 12/13/21
Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Specialty Produce

Weiser Family Farms

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 685 days ago, 11/07/21
Sharer's comments : Gala Apples from Weiser Family Farms

North Park Farmers Market

R&L Farms
Ramona, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 709 days ago, 10/14/21
Sharer's comments : Crisp and sweet, this is my run and munch go-to fruit!