The Independent® Royal Gala apple is a bi-colored variety with red skin over a yellow background, known for its sweet flavor, pleasant aroma, and crisp texture. Its #100’s size makes it practical for individual consumption, self-service displays, retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels.
Organoleptic Properties
Red skin with yellow-golden undertones, white to cream-colored flesh, crisp, juicy, and firm texture. Sweet flavor, low to moderate acidity, and mild fruity aroma.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for fresh eating, lunch boxes, fruit bars, fruit shops, supermarkets, hotels, industrial cafeterias, salads, fruit platters, and commercial fruit baskets.
Format
Corrugated carton box (C-CTN) of approximately 18 kg.
Size #100’s, equivalent to approximately 100 apples per case, with an estimated average weight of 180 g per apple, subject to natural variation.
Storage and Handling
Keep refrigerated between 0 °C and 4 °C in a clean, ventilated environment with high relative humidity. Avoid bruising, excessive pressure, and prolonged exposure to room temperature.
Quality and Selection Criteria
Choose firm, clean apples with no bruises, soft spots, wrinkles, dark marks, or visible dehydration. Skin should show good bi-colored coverage and natural shine.
Seasonality
Available for much of the year thanks to storage and preservation systems used in the apple industry.
Origin
Washington, US
Royal Gala is valued for its balanced sweetness and pleasant texture, making it one of the preferred apples for fresh consumption.
