the royal gala is originally from new zealand of the 60s and is a cross between apple » kidd's orange 'and ' golden delicious '. as consuming : a royal gala apple is perfect for pies , for baking in sauces or simply to eat natural. they are also a nice ingredient for salads. how to choose / maintain : prefer hard apples, smooth and avoid touched fruit. to remain fresh and with the same nutritional value , store them unwashed in the refrigerator. apples stored outside the refrigerator tend to become floury . major nutrients : fiber, calcium, iron, carbohydrates and vitamin c. curiosities : a royal gala apple was created in new zealand and is a red mutation of the variety gala . the royal gala is among the world's best apple varieties and is the second most variety produced in new zealand.