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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.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Suitability of rose hips for freezing 595 Suitability of peas for freezing 313 Suitability of beans for freezing 290 Suitability of grapes for freezing 255 Freezing suitability of apples 198 Freezing Suitability — Cauliflower 194 Suitability for freezing — Garden strawberry 155 Suitability of peppers for freezing 154 Suitability of Apricots for Freezing 153 Suitability of peach for freezing 146 Suitability of Dahlias for Freezing 124 Suitability of Grapes for Freezing 121 Suitability of sweet cherry for freezing 114 Suitability of raspberries for freezing 106 Suitability of carrots for freezing 105 Suitability for freezing — Walnut 100 Freezing suitability of sweet corn 86 Freezing Suitability — Broccoli 85 Suitability of pears for freezing 83 Suitability of European Plum for Freezing 83 Freezing Suitability of Spinach 81 Freezing suitability of almonds 79 Suitability for freezing — blackcurrant 57 Suitability for freezing — sour cherry 53

Found in these crops

Pea 305 Common bean 273 Cauliflower 172 Bell pepper 140 Garden strawberry 92 Carrot 88 Sweet corn 85 Red raspberry 77 Spinach 74 Broccoli 74 Parsley 44 Peach 37

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.

GIANT PASCAL

Protection expired

Apium graveolens L. · Celery

HR
1 record

ERFURTSKI

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HR
1 record

Enorma

Active

Scorzonera hispanica L. · Black salsify

NL
1 record

CALABRESSE

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HR
1 record

Reksele

Protection expired

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

SI
1 record

St. Andreas

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

Eagle

Active

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. ex A.W. Hill ssp. crispum · Parsley

NL
1 record

CHANTENEY

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

HR
1 record

New Logan

Protection expired

Rubus L. · Blackberry

SI
1 record

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