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Brilliant red. Fine natural stripes. Crisp, juicy and naturally sweet.
Meet Redlum Gala, one of the more striking members of the Gala apple family. Developed as a mutation of the standard Gala, Redlum is known for its intense red color, fine striping and attractive elongated-conic shape. It has become an increasingly popular cultivar for Himalayan apple-growing regions because of its excellent color development and eating quality.
Our Redlum Gala Apples come from the same renowned family orchard in Rohru, Himachal Pradesh that supplies our Granny Smith, Super Chief and Jeromine apples.
The orchard has been under natural and organic cultivation since 2012, with farming practices aligned with Subhash Palekar Natural Farming (SPNF).
And there is a wonderful human story behind these apples.
The farmer's family is deeply committed to natural farming, with the farmer's 90-year-old mother still actively working on the farm. For this family, farming isn't simply an occupation, it is a way of life passed from one generation to the next.
Redlum Gala is essentially a red-colored mutation of the Gala family, selected for its distinctive color and desirable fruit characteristics. Indian horticultural research identifies Redlum Gala as one of the high-coloring apple cultivars introduced for high-density orcharding in India.
It is particularly attractive because of its combination of:
🍎 Intense red skin
🌿 Fine natural striping
🍏 Crisp, firm flesh
💧 Good juiciness
🍯 Pleasant natural sweetness
🌸 Characteristic Gala aroma
The result is an apple that looks as good as it tastes.
If you've eaten a conventional Gala, Redlum Gala will feel familiar, but its appearance is noticeably more dramatic.
| Characteristic | Redlum Gala | Standard Gala |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Color | Intense red with fine stripes | Red/orange with more variable striping |
| Shape | Conic to elongated | Typically round-conic |
| Texture | Crisp and firm | Crisp and juicy |
| Flavor | Sweet, aromatic and refreshing | Sweet, mildly aromatic |
| Appearance | Deeply colored and striking | Generally lighter and more variegated |
Redlum Gala has been studied extensively under Indian Himalayan conditions, including research from agricultural universities in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. One study found Redlum Gala particularly notable for sugar content and fruit-quality characteristics under high-density cultivation.
The Rohru region of Himachal Pradesh is part of India's important temperate apple-growing belt. The combination of Himalayan altitude, cool temperatures and strong day-night variation creates favorable conditions for apple color development and flavor.
But the terroir is only one part of the story.
Our farmer has maintained the orchard under natural and organic cultivation since 2012, following farming practices aligned with Subhash Palekar Natural Farming.
The philosophy is simple: build a healthy farm ecosystem rather than treating the orchard merely as a production unit.
And the family's commitment is remarkable. The farmer's 90-year-old mother continues to work in the orchard, bringing decades of experience and an intimate understanding of the land.
That connection to the farm is something we value enormously.
Redlum Gala is fundamentally a dessert apple, the kind of apple that is meant to be eaten fresh.
Its combination of sweetness, acidity, aroma and crunch makes it particularly enjoyable straight from the refrigerator or fruit bowl.
It is also excellent for:
Like other apples, Redlum Gala naturally provides dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium and a range of plant polyphenols.
| Nutrient | Approximate Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | 52 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g |
| Natural sugars | ~10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 4-5 mg |
| Potassium | ~107 mg |
| Water | ~85% |
Values are approximate. Actual nutritional composition varies with cultivar, maturity, growing conditions and harvest.
| Naturally Present | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Dietary Fiber | Supports normal digestive function and satiety |
| Vitamin C | Contributes to normal immune function |
| Polyphenols | Naturally occurring antioxidant compounds |
| Potassium | Contributes to normal muscle and nerve function |
| High water content | Makes apples a naturally hydrating food |
| Natural fruit sugars | Provide readily available carbohydrate energy |
A note on health claims: Redlum Gala is a nutritious fruit, but we do not position it as a medicine or claim that eating it treats or prevents disease.
Because these apples are grown under natural and organic farming practices, minor variations in color, size, shape or superficial skin markings are completely normal.
A naturally grown apple does not have to look machine-made to be excellent.
In fact, the occasional small mark is often simply evidence that you're looking at a real fruit grown outdoors, not a cosmetically engineered object.
Redlum Gala is not simply "a red Gala."
It is a naturally occurring mutation of standard Gala, selected for its distinctive coloring. Agricultural research in India has studied Redlum Gala alongside cultivars such as Jeromine and Super Chief as part of the development of modern high-density apple orcharding in the Himalayan region.
The cultivar is also recognized in Himachal Pradesh's official apple cultivation guidance as a high-coloring cultivar.
Every product at Sanesa goes through our five-point sourcing and quality process:
✅ Certification & Farming Verification: We verify the farming practices and credentials of our farmer partners.
✅ Trusted Farmer Relationships We source from farmers we know and have evaluated.
✅ Personal Evaluation: We personally assess the fruit before listing it.
✅ Taste Profiling: Every cultivar is evaluated for its characteristic flavor, texture and eating quality.
✅ Laboratory Testing: Random batches are subjected to laboratory testing as part of our quality assurance programme.
🌿 Naturally grown since 2012: The orchard has followed natural and organic cultivation practices for over a decade.
👨🌾 A farming family deeply committed to the land: Natural farming is a way of life for this family.
👵 Three generations connected to the orchard: The farmer's 90-year-old mother continues to work on the farm.
🏔️ Himalayan-grown: Cultivated in the cool temperate environment of Rohru.
🚫 No artificial ripening: We do not artificially ripen our apples.
📦 Carefully handled: Apples are selected and packed with care to minimise bruising during transit.
From the Himalayan orchards of Rohru to your fruit bowl in Delhi NCR, we take care to preserve the freshness, crunch and natural flavor of these apples throughout the journey.
We offer same-day delivery across Delhi NCR, including Greater Kailash, Defence Colony, Green Park, Vasant Vihar, Kailash Colony, Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 1-5, Sushant Lok, Noida Sectors 44, 52, 73 & 137, Jaypee Greens, Faridabad and Indirapuram, among other neighborhoods.
Gurugram: Order before 4 PM for same-day delivery.
Delhi, Noida, Faridabad & Indirapuram: Order before 2 PM for same-day delivery.
Naturally grown in Rohru. Carefully sourced from a farmer we trust. Delivered fresh by Sanesa Yourganic.
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