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Variety traits

Blackberry Taste and Aroma

Rubus L. subg. Rubus

Blackberry taste quality is assessed organoleptically on a 5-point scale and biochemically via the sugar-to-acid ratio. A sugar content in the range of 10–14% is considered optimal, ensuring a harmonious dessert flavor.

In the reference 30 varieties crop Blackberry, where this is mentioned in the description.

To determine the taste and aroma of blackberries, a tasting point system and biochemical analysis are used, aimed at measuring the concentration of soluble solids and titratable acids. Berries with a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity possess high dessert quality.

Sugar accumulation and the formation of a characteristic aroma depend directly on the berries reaching full biological maturity. Failure to follow proper agrotechnical practices, lack of sunlight, or overloading the bush with yield provoke an accumulation of excessive acid and the absence of a distinct aromatic profile, which reduces the market value of the cultivar.

General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.

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Varieties of Blackberry 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.

A-2491T

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

University of Arkansas

4 records

Natchez

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

University of Arkansas, USA

UA
7 records

Loch Ness

Protection expired

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Jennings, Derek L.|Dundee, Scotland

HU NL
4 records

Glorniwa

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

PL UA
6 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

BERRYWORLD PLUS LTD

6 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

USDA, USA

4 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Hardigan Michael A.,Finn Chad E.

2 records

Zodiac

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Hardigan Michael A.,Finn Chad E.

2 records

Relevant

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

TROCIN Dumitru, MD

4 records

Orkan

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
4 records

Amelali

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Maria Nicole Hewstone Oliper^^^Francisco Javier Chavez

2 records

Loch Katrine

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sophia N. Jennings c/o James Hutton Limited

2 records

Ruczaj

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Gallant

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

TROCIN Dumitru, MD

3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ
3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ
3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Józef Gwozdecki

PL
1 record

A 2428T

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

John R Clark

1 record

Nasoloda

Terminated

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Serdiuk Oleh Volodymyrovych, Sherenhovyi Petro Zakharovych,

UA
2 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

NL
1 record

Nessy

Protection expired

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

HU
1 record