Variety traits

Taste and Aroma of Wild Strawberry

Fragaria vesca L.

Wild strawberry possesses a benchmark aroma for the genus Fragaria, attributed to the composition of its volatile compounds. The taste is determined by the balance of sugars and acids, while genetic variability within the species leads to significant differences in the aroma profile between genotyp…

In the reference 11 varieties crop Wild strawberry, where this is mentioned in the description.

The evaluation of the taste and aroma of wild strawberry is based on a comprehensive organoleptic analysis, including the determination of the sugar-acid index and the composition of volatile substances such as terpenes and esters. The uniqueness of the species lies in its intense natural aroma, which is considered a benchmark, although the expression of these qualities depends directly on the genetic characteristics of a specific ecotype.

When cultivating wild strawberry, including its alpine forms, high variability in taste characteristics is observed during seed propagation. The final quality of the berries is significantly influenced by weather conditions: for maximum sugar accumulation, a combination of warm days and cool nights during the ripening period is optimal. Agrotechnical factors, including the use of certain fungicides, can negatively affect the biosynthesis of aromatic compounds, reducing the consumer properties of the fruit.

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

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Varieties of Wild strawberry 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.