Gala Apples - Fresh from Organelle Farms
Product Description
Overview
Experience the delightful taste of Gala apples, now available at Organelle Farms. Known for their sweet, mild flavor and crisp texture, Gala apples are a favorite among apple enthusiasts. These apples are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or even creating delicious sauces.
Appearance and Flavor
Gala apples are small to medium-sized, with a round to conical shape. Their thin skin, which bruises easily, showcases a vibrant yellow-orange base covered in a red and pink blush, often with prominent red-pink striping and mottling. The flesh is ivory to pale yellow, fine-grained, firm, and aqueous, offering a crisp but tender, snap-like quality. Gala apples emit a perfumed, floral aroma and have a mildly sweet flavor with a hint of acidity, featuring fruity and floral undertones with nuances of vanilla, apple blossoms, and pears.
Nutritional Value
Gala apples are not just delicious but also packed with essential nutrients:
- Fiber: Helps regulate the digestive tract.
- Potassium: Balances fluid levels within the body.
- Calcium: Protects bones and teeth.
- Vitamins: Rich in Vitamin C, A, E, and K, which strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and maintain healthy organ functioning.
- Other Nutrients: Includes iron, magnesium, boron, zinc, and copper.
Culinary Uses
Gala apples are versatile and can be used in various culinary preparations:
- Fresh: Enjoy them straight out of hand or sliced and dipped in chocolate or caramel.
- Salads: Add a sweet crunch to your salads or slaws.
- Savory Dishes: Layer onto sandwiches, paninis, and burgers, or mince and stuff into sausage.
- Baking: Combine with stronger flavored apples for tarts, pies, galettes, crisps, crumbles, and strudel.
- Preserves: Cook into butter, sauces, jams, and jellies.
- Beverages: Press into ciders, juices, and smoothies.
Storage
Whole, unwashed Gala apples will keep up to one week at room temperature and 1 to 3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Why Choose Organelle Farms?
At Organelle Farms, we are committed to delivering the freshest produce directly to your doorstep in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Our apples are sourced from our sustainable farms, ensuring that you receive only the highest quality fruits. Trust us for our integrity, quality, and ethical approach to farming.