Apple (Gala)

From Produce Pal

Picking out healthy fruits and vegetables can sometimes be challenging. You don't want to wind up eating something that is either under or over ripe. If you have a hard time picking out a good fruit or vegetable while grocery shopping then this website is for you!
Read below for information on how to pick out a good Gala Apple.

Apple (Gala)
Produce Type	Fruit

Contents 1 What to Look For 2 Storage Tips 3 Nutritional Facts 4 Fun Facts

What to Look For

Select apples with no visible signs of damage. Avoid those with bruising, broken skin or soft spots. They should feel firm all over.

Storage Tips

Storing apples in the refrigerator will slow down the ripening process, and they can be kept in this way for around a week. If your apples are not quite ripe, keep them in a bowl at room temperature.

Nutritional Facts

Gala apples contain 53 calories per 100g. They are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, and are sodium free.

Fun Facts

• The Royal Gala apple was developed in the 1930s, as the result of a cross between a Kidd's Orange Red and a Golden Delicious.
• In Ancient Greece, throwing an apple to a girl was a way of proposing marriage. If she caught it, it meant that she accepted!