-In the stomach, droplets of fat separate from the watery components & float as a layer on top. -In the small intestine, bile, an emulsifier, mixes fat droplets w/intestine's watery fluid; suspends them in the fluid until the fat-digesting enzymes contributed by the pancreas can split them into smaller molecules for absorption. Transport of glycerol & shorter-chain fatty acids.
Calories and Carbs. An average medium-sized gala apple weighs 140 grams and contains 80 calories. It also has 22 grams of carbohydrates with 5 grams of fiber and 17 grams of sugar. One medium-sized Gala apple provides 195 milligrams of potassium. It also provides as 2 percent of the daily value for vitamin A, calcium and iron, as well as 20 percent of the DV for vitamin C, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Originally from New Zealand, Gala apples are also grown extensively in the United States. They are generally sweet, firm and crisp -- and good for baking or fresh eating. Small to medium in size, gala apples, like all apples, are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C. Video of the Day