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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

CZ NL SK
4 records

Dolvi

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac

DRESSLER| Dr. Ottfried Dressler

DE NL SI
5 records

Dual Early

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL PL SK
5 records

A couper

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ FR SI
4 records

Marta

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

ES NL PL
4 records

Fortuna

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Vegetex (FR)

FR UA
6 records

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ NL SI
9 records

Teeny

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DK FR SE
4 records

Vesuvio

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

INCONNU (FR)

ES FR RO
4 records

Spurkoop

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

TELLIER| Jean Tellier

BE DE FR
6 records

Sequoia

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Royce S Bringhurst et Victor Voth (US)

ES FR NL
4 records

Royalty

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

OURECKY DONALD K. / SANFORD JOHN C.

FR IT NL
9 records

Monquet

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

ES FR IT
7 records

Oliwin

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

CZ PL UA
6 records

Meridonna

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ENTHOVEN ADRIANUS W.M.

BE DE SE
4 records

Monalu

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

ES FR IT
8 records

Moreau

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

SANDRIN (FR)

CZ ES FR
10 records

Litessa

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

VON SENGBUCH (DE)

DE DK FR
6 records

Karmina

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

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

CZ DE SK
7 records

Ive

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITÄTET

DK NL SE
5 records

Herbert

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

NL PL SI
4 records

Erika

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SEMPRA PRAHA A S

CZ PL SK
16 records

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