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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.

Marola

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Marbruni

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Malea

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Loralie

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ARCHE NOAH

AT
2 records

Jantar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TORSEED - Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa S.A.

PL
3 records

Iberico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

YAEL JOSSPH

ES
2 records

Gerda

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)

FR
2 records

Golotyna

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Garance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
2 records

Dulcinea

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.

ES
2 records

Cygnary

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Corizia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Corazon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Burleque

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Beauty Queen

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Silke Wedemeyer

AT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENET./YISSUM RESE

ES
2 records