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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.

Darien

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Corera

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Chica

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL
5 records

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

A L TOZER LTD

NL
4 records

Cascadia

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

POP VRIEND BV

NL
4 records

Carminat

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Tezier SA (FR)/BIRD Sarl (FR)

FR
4 records

Contigo

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Claudius

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nagy Istvan, H

HU
3 records

Canticus

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

BEJO ZADEN

NL
7 records

Cardex

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Cerro

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
4 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
3 records

Bouchard

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Brunel

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

GROEN SIMON

NL
3 records

Cameron

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES SEED INC

DE
4 records

Butler

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

HOLLAND SELECT

NL
5 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

TOZER SEEDS LTD

NL
4 records

Austin

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL
3 records

Arizon

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Almeria

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Andersia

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Louis Meerlo

NL
3 records

Albatok

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Agnes

Active

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

SEMO a.s

SK
3 records

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