Medaga
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-France Bois
FR
6 records
Variety traits
Apricot Taste and Aroma
Prunus armeniaca L.
The evaluation of apricot taste and aroma is conducted using a sensory analysis method on a 5-point scale and through chemical composition analysis of the fruit. The flavor profile is determined by a harmonious combination of sugars, which reach 16–20% in cultivated varieties, and organic acids.
In the reference 258 varieties crop Apricot, where this is mentioned in the description.
To assess the flavor qualities of apricot fruits, an expert sensory scale is used, where 5 points correspond to excellent dessert quality with a distinct aroma, and 3 points or lower characterize a mediocre taste. An objective assessment basis is formed by the analysis of the composition of sugars, organic acids, carotenoids, and esters, such as ethyl acetate, which determine the intensity of the aromatic profile.
In agronomic practice, taste qualities serve as a criterion for variety designation and harvesting timing. The balance of substances is sensitive to agricultural techniques: excessive nitrogen nutrition can reduce flavor indicators, while potassium fertilizers during the ripening period promote sugar accumulation. High sensory scores usually determine a variety's orientation toward the fresh market, while lower ones are directed toward industrial processing.
General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.
Varieties of Apricot 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.
Couloumine
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Euro Pepinieres SCEA (FR)
FR
5 records
Daniel
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
THE STATE OF ISRAEL-MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION( ARO)
Farbela
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-France Bois
FR
5 records
Primassi
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Newcot SAS (FR)
FR
3 records
Frisson
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
FR
6 records
Mediva
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-France Bois
FR
5 records
Velbora
Protection expiredPrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
SLACHTITELSKO-VYSKUMMA (SK)
CZ
FR
SK
3 records
Farhial
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-France Bois
FR
6 records
Madrigal
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB Producción Vegetal S.L
Medoly
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-France Bois
FR
4 records
Avikloe
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
FR
4 records
Skierniewicka Późna
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
PL
4 records
Skierniewicka Słodka
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
PL
4 records
Novosadska rodna
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
NL
2 records
Rubivial
Application submittedPrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Newcot SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
Csic Mirlo Rojo
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
José Egea Caballero^^^Antonio Molina Gómez Jr.^^^David Ruiz González^^^Antonio Molina Gómez^^^Federico Dicenta López-Higuera
De Valu
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
OPRITA VLADUT ALEXANDRUTOPOR ELENA
RO
3 records
Agostino
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB Producción Vegetal S.L
Ceglédi bájos
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Ildikó File^^^Zoltán Erdős
HU
2 records
Riland
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Yount, Harry
Medalis
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-France Bois
FR
4 records
Ravival
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
FR
4 records
Pieve
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Daniele Bassi