Key consumer characteristics of garden strawberries, evaluated through sugar content (degrees Brix), titratable acidity, and organoleptic properties.
In the reference
365
varieties
crop Garden strawberry,
where this is mentioned in the description.
To evaluate the taste qualities of garden strawberries, a 5-point tasting scale is used, which takes into account the harmony of the sugar-acid ratio and the intensity of the aroma. Instrumentally, sweetness is determined refractometrically in degrees Brix (°Brix): values below 7 indicate wateriness, 7–9 are considered baseline, 9–11 are characteristic of dessert varieties, and figures above 11 are considered premium. The chemical composition of the fruit typically includes 4.5–12% sugars and 0.6–1.6% organic acids.
The accumulation of taste and aromatic substances is highly dependent on growing conditions. High temperatures during the ripening period can decrease the concentration of aromatic compounds and increase acidity. Excessive nitrogen nutrition often leads to a loss of flavor intensity and watery berries. In breeding, there is an inverse correlation between high dessert qualities and flesh firmness, which requires finding a balance between taste and the transportability of the variety.
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Taste and aroma.
Varieties of Garden strawberry mentioned in the description
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