“Rocha” pear

“Rocha” pear

The queen of the West region!

With its enticing colour, alluring texture and delicious taste, as well as an excellent shelf life, the “Rocha” pear of the West is an attractive variety from any point of view.

Owing to its resistance to handling and transport (even over long distances) and its remarkable conservation capacity without losing its taste, the “Rocha” pear of the West is a product that adapts well to the modern distribution systems.

Its yellow colour makes it attractive when on display with other pear varieties (green or reddish). Consumers of the “Rocha” pear of the West appreciate it because of its exceptional quality and pleasant flavour. It is the ideal fruit to eat as a dessert or between meals.

Specifications
Origin
Portugal
Colour
Green-yellow skin, yellow at harvest
Shape
Pear-shaped
Consistency
3 to 7 kg/cm²
Soluble Solids Content
12 to 14%
Acidity
2 to 3 g/l
Texture
Fine, crunchy and juicy
Flavor
Neutral
Shelf Life
Good conservation capacity, influenced little by handling.
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“Royal Gala” apple

“Royal Gala” apple

 A faithful friend!

This apple variety is widely distributed all over the world and in Portugal it is the second must cultivated variety and has a large capacity for expansion.

Specifications
Origin
New Zealand
Main Varieties
Royal Gala, Galaxy, Brookfield, Schninga
Colour
Red-orange skin colour that may be lined or smooth in ¾ or in its entirety.
Shape
truncated cone
Dominant Calibre
65/75
Consistency
5 -7 kg/cm²
Soluble Solids Content
12 to 14%
Acidity
3 to 5 g/l
Texture
Very crunchy and juicy apple
Flavor
Sweet
Shelf Life
Fruit with good conservation capacity, influenced little by handling
Commercialisation Schedule
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Canadian “Reineta” apple

Canadian “Reineta” apple

An unmistakable taste

Variety with a very strong personality thanks to its dark and coarse skin that hides a refreshing and acidic pulp.

Specifications
Origin
Old variety of French origin and characteristic of high altitude zones.
Main Varieties
Canadian brown Reineta, Grand Faye brown Reineta, Canadian white Reineta.
Colour
Skin with greenish and brownish tones
Shape
Large fruit, often asymmetric and oblong
Dominant Calibre
80/90
Consistency
6 to 9 kg/cm²
Soluble Solids Content
12 to 14%
Acidity
8 to 10 g/l
Texture
Pulp with granular texture and often floury.
Flavor
Aromatic fruit with a bittersweet flavour.
Shelf Life
The fruit has an average conservation capacity, which has little to average sensitivity to handling.
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“Fuji” apple

“Fuji” apple

Softness from the East.

This is a variety that is widely distributed around the world and with excellent expansion opportunities.

In Portugal it is a variety of great potential, increasing its production and expansion in the last decade.

Specifications
Origin
Japan
Main Varieties
Nagafu 12, Nagafu 6, Rakuraku, Kiku 8
Colour
Red in colour, either smooth all over or lined in ¼ to ¾ of the apple, depending on the variety.
Shape
Rounded to cylindrical, at times irregular.
Dominant Calibre
75/80
Consistency
6 to 7 kg/cm²
Soluble Solids Content
13 to 17%
Acidity
2 to 4 g/l
Texture
Very crunchy and juicy fruit.
Flavor
Very sweet
Shelf Life
Excellent conservation capacity, influenced little by handling.
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Opting for Ecofrutas is opting for life!

Throughout the years, in order to meet demand, Ecofrutas has increased its production area by 100 hectares, especially as regards the apple orchards that currently account for 30% of the total amount of fruit produced.