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Variety traits

Cucumber Taste and Aroma

Cucumis sativus L.

Cucumber taste and aroma are key organoleptic indicators formed by the biochemical composition of the fruit and evaluated on a 5-point scale. The presence of bitterness is a critical rejection criterion, which is unacceptable according to quality standards.

In the reference 75 varieties crop Cucumber, where this is mentioned in the description.

Fruit quality assessment is performed using a tasting method on sliced samples without additives. Scores from 4.5 to 5.0 are considered high, corresponding to a rich, fresh taste and aroma. The aromatic profile is defined by specific aldehydes, in particular trans-2, cis-6-nonadienal, while taste sensations are formed by a balance of sugars, acids, and mineral salts.

The expression of these traits is influenced by cultivation conditions: a lack of light and moisture deficit contribute to a reduction in sugar content and the appearance of bitterness. In breeding, there is a difference in organoleptic characteristics between bee-pollinated varieties, which possess a more pronounced aroma, and modern parthenocarpic hybrids.

General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.

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Varieties of Cucumber 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.

Solon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL UA
4 records

Pacto

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BELGIN CUKADAR

NL UA
5 records

Fitness

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bruinsma Seeds B.V.

NL PL SK
4 records

Grandiosa

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES NL PL
4 records

Printo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DE RUITER SEEDS

NL PL
3 records

Faraon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Dishon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HAZERA GENETICS

ES PL
3 records

Wojan

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Safari

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

PL
2 records

Joyfit

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

Ilas

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DK HU
3 records

Bellpuig

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES
3 records

Liefje

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DE
2 records

Bono

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DE
2 records

Bicaz

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RO
2 records

Kurazh F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Shamshyna Anna Viacheslavovna, Portiankin Alieksei Evhenovych, Havrysh Serhii Fedorovych,

UA
1 record

Dzhyn F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Kyrylov Mykhailo Ivanovych, Dubinin Serhii Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Delikatesse

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HR SI
2 records

DUGI ZELENI

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HR
1 record