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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.

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Baroque

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Charles Hartveld

NL
4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Beskid

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
2 records

Bergenia

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Grzegorz Pagacz

PL
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AUSTROSAAT Österr. Samenzucht- und Handels-AG

AT
3 records

auto TANGO

Application submitted

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

CORSI CLAUDIO

IT
3 records

Bay 6474

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Neumuller Michael

UA
6 records

Benefis

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Arzua

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

AGACAL- CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS MABEGONDO

ES
2 records

Beauty Queen

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Silke Wedemeyer

AT
2 records

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