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Gala

Appearance: bold, red-striped or faded colour
Flavour: sweet, delicately tart
Texture: crunchy, juicy and firm flesh
Aroma: fruity aromas
Availability: mid-August - mid-April
Usage: suitable for compote, muesli, and fruit salad

Ernst Hofer, apple farmer from Lana, about the Gala
Gala is our typical summer apple. It’s the first variety to be harvested in South Tyrol from around mid-August and thus opens the apple season every year. This apple has many different red colours and is very popular all over the world, which explains its worldwide cultivation.
Flavour
sweet sour
aroma
mild aromatic
pulp
melting firm
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gala

  1. What does the Gala apple taste like?
    The Gala apple has a sweet flavour with a slight tart note. It features fruity aromas and crunchy, juicy, and firm flesh, making it especially refreshing.
  2. How healthy are Gala apples?
    The Gala apple, like apples in general, is low in calories and high in water content. It is therefore a light and healthy snack that provides valuable nutrients.
  3. What can Gala apples be used for?
    The Gala apple is particularly suitable for compote, muesli, and fruit salad, thanks to its sweetness and juiciness.
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