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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.

Virosa

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Enkhuizer Zaadhandel BV, NL-1600 AA Enkhuizen

NL
3 records

Proventura

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Motril

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Maskotka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

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

PL
3 records

KM8034

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Bibor

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Zoldesegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet RT (HU)

HR
2 records

Sicybelle

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Vayana

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Takii and Co Ltd (JP)

FR
2 records

Provella

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vreugdenhil Breeding & Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Avrion

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TORSEED - Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa S.A.

PL
3 records

Yellow pinkheart

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Zebrino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Ruiter Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

JUAN JOSE RUIZ MARTINEZ/SANTIAGO GARCIA MARTINEZ

ES
3 records

UGI 3597

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Ułan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Timeax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Teton de Venus

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records