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Apricot fruit acidity

Prunus armeniaca L.

An important biochemical indicator of apricot quality that determines flavor characteristics and suitability for processing. It is expressed as the content of organic acids, primarily malic and citric, as a percentage of fruit weight.

In the reference 21 varieties crop Apricot, where this is mentioned in the description.

The organic acid content in apricot fruits varies from 0.82% to 2.40%, with values in the range of 1.4–2.0% being typical for most varieties. To evaluate the flavor profile, a sugar-acid index is used, where values around 4.7 correspond to sour fruits, and those above 8.1 to sweet-and-sour.

Acidity is genetically determined and serves as a key criterion for breeding. This trait influences the flavor depth and technological properties of the raw material, which are valued in the canning industry. During fruit storage, acid levels tend to decrease, dropping by an average of 10%.

General information about the subject — on the page Fruit acidity.

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Varieties of Apricot mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Gemma

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Daniele Bassi^^^Stefano Foschi

3 records

Red Sylver

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

FR
2 records

Orangered

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

3 records

BLENHEIM

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

2 records

NS-4

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

NL
2 records

Marcelino

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Estrella

Terminated

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

José Egea Caballero^^^Federico Dicenta López-Higuera^^^David Ruiz González^^^José Antonio Campoy Corbalán^^^LORENZO BURGOS ORTIZ

2 records

Carmen Pop

Terminated

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Giuseppe Battistini

2 records

PEPS 9002

Withdrawn

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

SCEA PEPS (Pépinères Escande Programme Sélection)

2 records

Borsalino

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Barese

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

1 record

Silvana

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

RO
1 record

RIVAL

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

1 record

RISOMMA

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

1 record