Gala Apple Blue Whale

Presentation: Gala apples are covered in a thin yellow to orange skin. They are highlighted with pink to red stripes that vary in hue dependent upon the apples maturity

Tasting notes: Their dense flesh is creamy yellow and quite crisp. It offers a mildly sweet flavor and flora aroma. Gala apples allow you to reach the peak of their sweetness on the tree, and will have a deeper red hue and a slightly sweeter flavor

Season: Available year-round

Nutritional Value: Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, but high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B as well. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has already been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which helps build strong bones