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Suitability of Artichoke for Processing

Cynara cardunculus L.

The suitability of artichoke for industrial processing is determined by the biochemical resistance of the inflorescences to oxidation and their morphological parameters. The technological quality of a variety is evaluated by the activity of enzymes that determine the rate of browning of slices, and…

In the reference 13 varieties crop Cardoon, where this is mentioned in the description.

The key criteria for the suitability of artichoke for processing are low polyphenol oxidase activity and reduced phenolic content, which minimizes enzymatic browning of the 'hearts' during mechanical processing. Varieties with high oxidative stability, such as Blanca de Tudela, demonstrate better adaptability to industrial processes compared to varieties intended exclusively for the fresh market.

The technological quality of a variety also depends on the uniformity of size and density of the inflorescences, which is critical for automated sorting and canning. Modern methods of artichoke processing include the concept of biorefining, which allows the use of stems, leaves, and roots of the plant as a source of inulin and biologically active compounds for the pharmaceutical industry and the production of feed additives.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Cardoon 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.

Harmony

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

NUNZA B.V.^^^Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

ES
10 records

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

NUNHEMS

ES
9 records

Nun 4011

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

Nunhems, B.V.

ES
7 records

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

NUNHEMS

ES
6 records

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

VITRO SELE S.R.L.

IT
4 records

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Tizio

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

22BD

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

Jordan John|Brawley, CA, US / Jordan Stephen|Lompoc, CA, US

2 records

Caio

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Istar

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Romolo

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Tupac

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

CS11-054

Application submitted

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
1 record

Tema 2000

Withdrawn

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

MASTROMONACO PIETRO

IT
1 record

C3G1

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

VITRO SELE S.R.L.

IT
1 record

Brindisino

Application submitted

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

SOCIETA' AGRICOLA PROGETTO MERISTEMA SRL SOCIETA' UNIPERSONALE

IT
1 record

Adamo

Application submitted

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
3 records

Spadone

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

IT
2 records