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Freezing Suitability — Broccoli

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group)

This is a varietal trait that determines the ability of florets to maintain their structure, intense green color, vitamin composition, and taste qualities after defrosting.

In the reference 85 varieties crop Broccoli, where this is mentioned in the description.

The suitability of broccoli for freezing is evaluated based on the density and compactness of the florets, the absence of woody stems, and the ability to minimize moisture loss upon thawing. Key criteria include the preservation of initial levels of carotenoids, vitamin C, and polyphenols, as well as the absence of discoloration during storage.

The technological specificity of the crop lies in the high activity of enzymes that cause the loss of aroma and color. To stabilize product quality, breeding varieties require mandatory blanching, which inactivates enzymatic processes and preserves tissue firmness after prolonged freezing.

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

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Varieties of Broccoli 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. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Montop

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds, NL

CZ HR HU NL PL SI +1
11 records

Naxos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SSC JP

FR HR UA
12 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SSC JP

HR NL UA
12 records

Lord

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

BG CZ FR IT PL SK
9 records

Batory

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL UA
8 records

Monaco

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

FR HR NL PL
9 records

Lucky

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

CZ ES HR NL PL SK
9 records

Rumba

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Jean-Marie Boussac

FR HR UA
9 records

Larsson

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SSC JP

HR NL UA
8 records

Monrello

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Xiaoquanq Liang

NL UA
10 records

Koros

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Jean-Marie Boussac

FR UA
8 records

Triton

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Takeyuki Furihata

FR UA
7 records

Batavia

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
7 records

Gongga

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Xiaoquanq Liang

NL UA
9 records

Belstar

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
7 records

Principe

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

CZ FR NL
5 records

Corato

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation

NL UA
7 records

Agassi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Rijk Zwaan B.V. (NL)

HR NL
6 records

Cezar

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

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

CZ PL UA
6 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL UA
5 records

McLaren

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Xiaoquanq Liang

NL UA
7 records