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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.

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Jupiter

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

CZ
2 records

Blancasper

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Malimba F1

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HR UA
2 records

Alpha 4

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Alhambra

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DK
2 records

Verdant

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Di Jesi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Erfurt

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan (NL)

SI
2 records

Livingston F1

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Joep Buun

UA
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Ger Beemsterboer

UA
1 record

Balboa F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Ger Beemsterboer

UA
1 record

Raul F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Dirk Zaudt

UA
1 record

Misora

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Shevchenko Ihor Andriiovych

UA
2 records

Mignon F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Robert Levieil

UA
2 records

Lumistar

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Service Officiel de Controle (FR)

FR
1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

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

PL
1 record

Amigo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
1 record

Prebona

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Naumov Ruslan Olehovych, Krasniuk Viacheslav Anatoliiovych,

UA
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

A. Kwiatkowska

UA
1 record

Cercy F1

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Kees Reinink

UA
2 records