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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.

Bouchard

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Adona

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden, NL

NL
4 records

Almeria

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
4 records

Nairobi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
4 records

Verdone

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Jan Draaistra

NL UA
5 records

Novaria

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Lydon Lewis

UA
2 records

Karneval

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
3 records

Talvena

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ NL
3 records

Nebula

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Berlin

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Bianca

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Nongwoo Bio, Korea

UA
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Pionier

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Bilbao

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Neve

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ FR
2 records

Kayac

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Expres

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

CZ SK
3 records

Fulmine

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HU UA
3 records

Erfurter Zwerg

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan (NL)

HR SI
2 records

Erfurtska

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan (NL)

HR SI
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Gandhi

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records