Gala apples

Gala apples are a variety of apple originating from New Zealand, created in the 1930s from a cross between the Golden Delicious and Kent varieties. This apple is characterized by its thin, bicolored skin, ranging from bright red to orange-yellow with green markings, and by its sweet, mild, and juicy flavor with a slightly floral note.

In cooking, Gala apples are especially prized for their crunchy texture and balanced flavor, making them ideal both for eating fresh and for including in recipes for desserts, salads, and baked preparations. Furthermore, their ability to hold their shape after cooking makes them a popular choice for pies and compotes.

These apples provide nutritional benefits such as a high content of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and natural antioxidants, which aid digestion and strengthen the immune system.

In different regions of Latin America, Gala apples may be known simply as "red apple" or "sweet apple", although the specific name "Gala" is widely used in recipes and markets.