Royal Gala Apple

Royal Gala

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Description

Royal Gala is a market type of cultivated apple. Apples are tree fruits, and their cultivars vary in color, flavor, and culinary uses; no specific traits are established here for Royal Gala.

Botanical Name

Malus domestica

Origin

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Xinjiang

Size

Large

Commodity

Apples

Storage Guidelines

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%

Shelf Life

2-3 months

Packaging

Ventilated boxes or bags to prevent moisture buildup

Gala loses flavor during storage. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program); USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171688, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 52 kcal; Protein: 0.26 g; Fat: 0.17 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 13.81 g; Dietary fiber: 2.4 g; Vitamin C: 4.6 mg; Folate: 3 µg; Total sugars: 10.39 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"A cultivated apple"