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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.

Albatros

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

CZ SK
2 records

Gigante rossa

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

HR IT
2 records

Erfurtska

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan (NL)

HR SI
2 records

Ricoco

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Josef

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Gandhi

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL
4 records

Amyka

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Wade

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
2 records

Vanguard

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
2 records

Valotar

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FI
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Tristan

Active

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ
3 records

Torina

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Thor

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Viksnes

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

EE
3 records

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