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Variety traits

Tomato Taste and Flavor

Solanum lycopersicum L.

The taste and flavor of tomatoes are determined by the balance of sugars and acids, as well as the presence of over 130 volatile organic compounds. Fruit quality is assessed instrumentally via Brix degrees and the sugar-acid ratio, as well as by professional tasting panels.

In the reference 375 varieties crop Tomato, where this is mentioned in the description.

To evaluate taste, refractometric determination of sugar content in Brix degrees (°Bx) and titration to determine total acidity are used. A sugar-to-acid ratio in the range of 8:1 to 12:1 is considered ideal for tomatoes, with a coefficient of approximately 10 being the benchmark, and values above 7 indicating good sensory quality.

The development of the flavor profile is influenced by growing conditions, such as light regime and the electrical conductivity (EC) of the nutrient solution, as increasing it promotes sugar accumulation. Storing fruits at low temperatures inhibits the synthesis and activity of aromatic compounds, while harvesting at the mature-green stage prevents full sugar accumulation and flavor development.

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

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Varieties of Tomato 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.

Nebula

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
8 records

Monile

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
8 records

Pyros

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CLAUSE, S.A.

ES FR NL SI
5 records

Evita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nirit Seeds Ltd (IL)

FR NL UA
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

CZ HR SI
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

CZ NL SK
4 records

Dual Early

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL PL SK
5 records

Rhodium

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Odin

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Emyelle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MARTIJN VAN STEE

NL
6 records

Fenda

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

FR
4 records

Aromata

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ NL SK
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

FR NL
3 records

Tavira

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NOVARTIS SEEDS B.V.

ES NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ FR
3 records

Mamipink

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Kartier

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier S.A., Bretigny (FR)

FR HR
3 records

Genery

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TORSEED - Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa S.A.

CZ PL
3 records

Anabelle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

AT FR
3 records

Kardinata

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records