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Freezing Suitability — Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group)

The technological suitability of cauliflower for freezing is determined by the ability of the florets to retain their structure and properties when exposed to low temperatures through mandatory blanching and the selection of varieties with a dense curd structure.

In the reference 194 varieties crop Cauliflower, where this is mentioned in the description.

The suitability of cauliflower for freezing requires mandatory blanching of the raw material to inactivate enzymes. Ignoring this procedure leads to darkening of the florets, changes in taste, and deterioration of the product's texture during storage at low temperatures.

The physical properties of cauliflower tissues are characterized by limited resistance to ice crystal growth, which causes cell damage and the development of wateriness. To maintain quality, heads must be separated into florets ranging from 2.5 to 8 cm in size, as freezing whole heads is ineffective.

The selection of varieties for freezing is based on indicators of high floret density and resistance to physiological defects, such as riciness or premature curd loosening. Suitability is determined not by the presence of specific genetic markers, but by market characteristics that ensure structural integrity after thawing.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for freezing.

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Varieties of Cauliflower 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.

Veronica

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
6 records

Electra

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

ES NL UA
8 records

Planita

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

CZ NL PL SK
6 records

Synergy

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HERRE VAN DER SLOOT

HR NL UA
7 records

Lateman

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ NL PL SI SK
7 records

Maybach

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Remi Lavieil

FR UA
7 records

Almagro

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

FR HR NL
5 records

Stabilis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Sabord

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Remi Leviel

FR UA
6 records

Liberty

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

FR HU PL SK
5 records

Beta

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

MORAVOSEED

CZ SK UA
5 records

Gohan

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL UA
8 records

Lavender

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Stargate

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL PL
5 records

Viturri

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Gitano

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Remi Leviel

FR NL UA
6 records

Rober

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

CZ PL UA
5 records

Fortuna

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ZWAAN'S| Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

CZ DE HR NL SK
6 records

Clapton

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Movir 74

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

MOSKOVSKOE OTDELENIE VNIIR (MOVIR)

CZ
5 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Telergy

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Jan Draaistra

NL UA
8 records