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Freezing suitability of sweet corn

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

A technological grain quality indicator for sweet corn, characterizing its ability to retain texture, flavor, and aroma after industrial freezing.

In the reference 86 varieties crop Sweet corn, where this is mentioned in the description.

Freezing suitability is determined by the genetic characteristics of the hybrid, in particular the endosperm type (su1, sh2, se) and pericarp tenderness. Breeding efforts are focused on maintaining the sugar balance and minimizing pericarp thickness, which is determined via shear force measurement during sensory evaluation.

A key requirement is strict control of the technological maturity stage, typically the milk-dough stage. Exceeding this threshold leads to the conversion of sugars into starch, which impairs the organoleptic properties of the product. Additionally, ear uniformity is critical for automated processing using the IQF method.

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

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Varieties of Sweet corn 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.

Luminox

Active

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

SK
2 records

Alena

Active

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

SK
2 records

Movado

Active

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

SK
2 records

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

HU
2 records

Tauris

Active

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

SK
2 records

Ombra

Active

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

SK
2 records

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

HU
2 records

Salvus

Active

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

SK
2 records

Box R

Active

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

HU
2 records

Keira

Protection expired

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

HU
2 records

Alida

Active

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

SK
2 records

Andria F1

Terminated

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

Yan Dolezhal, Volodymyr Tyshkovs`kyi,

UA
1 record

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

Sergio Nietto

UA
2 records

Dzhamala

Terminated

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

Nahorniak Mykhailo Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

Forvard

Active

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

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"

UA
2 records

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

Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Sanrise F1

Terminated

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

Jack Burgers, Andreas Muller,

UA
2 records

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

Sergio Nieto

UA
2 records

Dimaks

Active

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

Devid Mohford

UA
1 record

Spokusa

Terminated

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

Mel`nyk Hryhorii Petrovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Burlai Havrylo Kyrylovych,

UA
1 record

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

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Marichka

Terminated

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

Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Pozdniakov Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Movchan Tetiana Dmytrivna, Tymchuk Serhii Mykhailovych, Tymchuk Viktor Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Bahration

Terminated

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

Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Koval`chuk Zoreslava Volodymyrivna, Kulish Ol`ha IUriivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

Rusalka

Terminated

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

Hal`chyns`ka Valentyna Andriivna, Plekhanova Tamara Fedorivna,

UA
2 records