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Variety traits

Taste and aroma

Taste and aroma are organoleptic quality indicators determined by a combination of sugars, acids, and volatile compounds. In variety testing, they are evaluated by an expert tasting method on a five-point scale and supplemented by biochemical analysis.

Mentioned in descriptions 36 010 varieties reference book.

Taste and aroma are organoleptic indicators that, combined with texture, form the overall consumer value of a variety. Taste is composed of a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter notes, while aroma is determined by a set of specific volatile compounds characteristic of a particular crop.

Evaluation of these characteristics during variety testing is carried out by the method of expert tasting using a five-point scale, where 5 points correspond to excellent taste and pronounced aroma, and 1–2 points to low indicators. The procedure is supplemented by laboratory biochemical analysis of the content of sugars, organic acids, dry matter, and anthocyanins, which constitute the chemical basis of taste.

Final indicators depend on the interaction of genotype and environmental conditions, including climate, growing degree days, and the level of mineral nutrition, where, for example, excess nitrogen can negatively affect quality. Agricultural practices, transport conditions, and subsequent post-harvest ripening of the produce also have a significant impact on the final result.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Belo uvo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Superior, Velika Plana

BG
7 records

Barbara

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

ES
7 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Terry A. Bacon,Terrence J. Frett

6 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Terry Bacon and David W. Cain, Sun World International, LLC

7 records

Soreli

Active

Actinidia Lindl. · Actinidia

RAFFAELE TESTOLIN|GUIDO CIPRIANI

6 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

University of Sydney

6 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

David W. Cain,Terry A. Bacon,Bruce D. Mowrey

7 records

Ravellia

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Fresh Forward Holding B.V., 6851 ET Huissen

6 records

Luregust

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Markus Kobelt

7 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W.Cain

7 records

Floreal

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

NO DECLARADOS

6 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Vinson Peter Edward

7 records

Storklas

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Trajkovski, Viktor

DK NL PL SE
11 records

Rosana

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)

CZ DE NL SK
9 records

Pisaro

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

VLETTER FLORIS| Floris Vletter

BE DE FR NL
5 records

Otava

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)

CZ FR NL SK
13 records

Pyros

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CLAUSE, S.A.

ES FR NL SI
5 records

Paviot

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PAVIOT (FR)

CZ ES FR SK
8 records

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

MORAVOSEED

CZ HU SK
5 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Szkółka Jagoda Teresa i Jan Wyrobek

FR NL PL SI
9 records

Heritage

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Station de Geneva (US)

CZ FR NL SK
12 records

Fino

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

HR NL PL SI
6 records

Goldrich

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Washington State University Research Foundation (US)

CZ FR RO UA
8 records

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