Local Produce of the Month:
Gala Apple
History & Facts
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Gala apples were originally grown in New
Zealand!
You can tell this apple variety from others
because the skin has a yellow to orange tint
with red or pink stripes.
Apple Nutrition
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These apples have a sweet flavor that
makes them delicious when eaten raw as a
snack or when baked.
Apples are a good source of fiber—
with 4 grams for a medium size fruit.
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Make sure to wash and eat the skin
because it contains most of the fiber.
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There are two different types of fiber
and apples contain both.
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One type of fiber (insoluble) helps
keep food moving through your
digestive tract.
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The other type of fiber (soluble)
keeps you full longer which helps
prevent eating too much. It also may
help prevent heart disease.
Apple Growing
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New Yor
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Gala apples grow best in warm weather
and are grown in Europe and the United
States.
Apples are grown in orchards and picked
by hand to prevent bruising.
Apple Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Small (2 ¾ inch) raw, with skin
Calories 77
Total Fat 0 g
Protein 0 g
Carbohydrate 21 g
Fiber 3.5 g
Sodium 1 mg
Calcium <1%
Iron 1%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 12%
*Note: Nutrition information is based on an average of
apple varieties. Individual differences in nutrient content
may exist according to apple variety.
References: 1. Specialtyproduce.com—Gala Apples. 2. U.S. Apple Association. Apples from Tree to Table. 3. University of
Illinois Extension—Apple Nutrition.
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