Gaga over Gala Apples

The crunchy, bright crimson Gala apple is a favourite among many. A cross between the Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red apples, this variant comes loaded with several health benefits. Delicious flavour and crisp texture aside, it is important to include the Gala apple in one’s diet. Let’s see why.

Health Benefits of Gala Apple

All apples contain nutrients in abundance. However, the Gala variant has the maximum amount of nutrients than the rest — one Gala apple consists of around 10mg to 12mg of vitamin C.

It has dietary fibre that helps those counting calories. Consuming just one Gala apple is quite filling, so you can control your appetite and keep the frequent hunger pangs at bay. One Gala apple has around 5g to 7g of fibre. It also contains fructose which offers a high level of energy. Your body gets around 23g of sugar from one Gala apple.

The water content in the Gala apple is more than 85%, which keeps us hydrated and helps in maintaining our overall health. In addition to expelling toxins from our body and building our immunity, it also aids in brain development.

The Gala apple is also known to bring down the risk of heart attacks and brain stroke.

Sourcing and Supply-Chain of Gala Apple

Grown all over the world, the Gala apple was first developed by orchardist J.H. Kidd in the 1930s in New Zealand. It was introduced in the United Kingdom during the 1980s. In the USA, at least 36 states out of 50 grow this apple, among which New York, Michigan, California, Virginia, Washington, and Pennsylvania are the top producers.

China, Poland, Italy and France are also major producers of the Gala apple. In India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are the top three states/UTs producing this apple along with other variants.

The main importers of the Gala apple are Russia, Germany, Indonesia and Egypt, which together comprised around 29.3% of all apples that were imported during 2020-21.

Recipe

Check out some quick, easy-to-make recipes using Gala apples.

Apple Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized Gala Apple
• 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 pinch of Nutmeg, and Cinnamon Powder

Method

1. Wash and dry the apple. Slice the apple with the peel on, and blend it along with maple syrup and milk.
2. Blend it to a smooth consistency. Make sure there are no lumps.
3. Pour it into a tall glass, and sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon powder. Your Gala apple smoothie is ready!

Why L’exotique?

Do you wish to lay your hands on premium quality Gala apples? If yes, then L’exotique is the brand for you. Here’s why L’exotique is the best.

• Premium quality: L’exotique provides premium quality, imported, hand-picked fruits which are sourced directly from the finest orchards across the globe.
• Excellent supply chain management: We are one of the top importers in India, sourcing fruits from 5 continents and 10 countries spanning both hemispheres, and supplying to 50 cities across India.
• Customer satisfaction: Customers are our top priority, and we believe in giving the best to our customers to keep them happy.

When you buy fruits from L’exotique, we guarantee quality, hygiene, and freshness. Our quality-assured farm-fresh exotic fruits go through in-depth standardized checks before they reach you. Our brand is built on quality and trust.

FAQs

1. What are the characteristics of Gala apples?

The Gala apple does not have a uniform colour like other variants. They usually have vertical stripes or are mottled with a tinge of orange color. The Gala apple is a popular choice because of its crisp and sweet flavor.

2. Can we use Gala apple to make Apple Crisp?

Yes, this apple can be used to make Apple Crisp because they have a firm texture. The Gala apple is mildly sweet; it has fructose, and natural sugar which makes it an ideal pick for pies and other baked goodies.

3. When and where was the Gala apple first grown?

The Gala variant was first grown in the 1930s by orchardist J.H. Kidd in New Zealand.