New Galia melon flavor model in use

In collaboration with breeding companies Enza, Bayer CropScience, Seminis and Sakata, and importer HillFresh, Wageningen UR Horticulture has developed a model to quickly predict the taste level of Galia melons. The model predicts the taste of Galia melons based on a few measured parameters.

This new taste model makes it possible to more quickly and more accurately measure the taste of Galia melons. For the breeders and trading partners the model opens new opportunities for more accurate work, which will help to further improve the taste of their products. The research is fully funded by the consortium that was formed following a presentation at Fruit Logistica 2012.

Wageningen UR Horticulture has previously developed taste models for tomatoes and bell peppers. These unique models allow for quicker and more consistent measurements of flavor levels. The measurements are used in breeding programs and in the development of cultivation recipes. In addition, they simplify communication between supply chain partners, and they make accurate work in flavor improvement possible in the supply chain, which creates added value and allows customers to be better served.

Interested parties can report conducting flavor measurements of Galia melons to 'Smaakteam Bleiswijk' via wouter.verkerke@wur.nl. Questions regarding model development of other products may also be presented to the team.

Source: Wageningen UR Glastuinbouw, 18/05/15