“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

 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

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.

Commercialisation Schedule

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“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.

Commercialisation Schedule

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