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Suitability for freezing

Suitability for freezing is a set of genetic characteristics of a variety that ensure the preservation of structure, taste, color, and nutritional properties of fruits after deep freezing and thawing.

Mentioned in descriptions 10 245 varieties reference book.

Suitability for freezing manifests itself in the ability of fruits and vegetables to maintain their cellular structure and organoleptic qualities when water turns into ice. Varieties lacking these characteristics are susceptible to cell wall rupture by ice crystals, which leads to a loss of shape, juices, and the natural taste of the product after thawing.

This characteristic depends on the tissue density of the variety, the content of dry matter, sugars, and ascorbic acid, as well as on color stability and the absence of off-flavors. High indicators of chemical composition and tissue strength ensure product stability during long-term storage.

The quality of raw materials during cultivation is determined by adherence to optimal harvest dates, control of mineral nutrition, including the balance of calcium and phosphorus, and requirements for fruit uniformity. The genetic potential of a variety requires the maintenance of a high level of agronomic background to ensure processability during processing.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Bilby

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Caprika

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Rob Gehin

FR UA
5 records

Asterix

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac

Petr Klapste

CZ UA
3 records

Bordi

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

DE PL
3 records

Autan

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

POP VRIEND (NL)

FR NL
4 records

Calima

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Nunhems Zaden BV (NL)

FR NL
4 records

Barlem

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
5 records

Adagia

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL PL
3 records

Arano

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
3 records

Bambino

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Tezier SA (FR)

ES FR
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A.

ES FR
5 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

NL UA
4 records

All Gold

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

CZ NL
4 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

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

PL
4 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Zuccola

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Volmary Ltd

DE
4 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

FR
4 records

Winner

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Voletta

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Volmary Ltd

DE
4 records

Vidor

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

DE
5 records

Velour

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HM.CLAUSE

FR
4 records

Townsend

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Crookham Company, USA

NL
3 records

Toldi

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

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