Organic Kingdom

Hungarian BIO Organic Kingdom gala apple, loose

Organic Gala apple

The Gala apple was developed in New Zealand in the mid-20th century. Today, it can be found in both hemispheres, allowing it to be grown all year round. It has a mild, fruity, and floral flavour, a crisp, fine-grained texture, and is an all-purpose variety suitable for fresh and cooked preparations. 

Usage

Gala apples are often chopped into salads, sliced into fruit bowls, or diced for making salsa and chutney. They can be combined with stronger-flavoured apples, and used to make cakes, pies, galettes, crumbles, tarts, and strudels. They pair well with cheeses like cheddar, brie, and Swiss cheese; nuts like almonds, pecans, and walnuts; meats like poultry, turkey, and pork; as well as pears, caramelised onions, and pumpkin.

Producer Information

The Organic Kingdom organic farm is located in Kölcse, in the heart of the Szatmár region, in an untouched, less-discovered natural environment. The Szatmár region is often referred to as Hungary's "orchard," famous for its apples, plums, walnuts, and sour cherries. The nature reserves in the area are ideal for organic farming.

The origins of the business date back to 1997, when they started growing vegetables as a family farm. The one-hectare area quickly expanded, and today they cultivate vegetables and fruits on 50 hectares. In 2003, they built a cold storage and packaging facility with a capacity of 600 tons.

In 2004, they switched to organic farming and have since stopped using artificial fertilisers, synthetic pesticides, and herbicides. Their environmental awareness and the preservation of their natural environment are of paramount importance to them.

Since 2005, they have been exporting to European Union countries and Israel, and are also present in the domestic market. Organic Kingdom Kft. was founded in 2008 for the distribution, processing, and export of organic vegetables and fruits. From the outset, they have offered long-term cooperation to local organic growers.

Product Information

Class: II.

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