Comparative Evaluation of the Texture, Taste, and Flavor of Different Varieties of White Radish: Relationship Between Substance Composition and Quality
Xinzhu Cai, Wanfu Hou, Li Zhang, Qingbiao Wang, Tianran Liu, Xiaoyan Zhao, Dan Wang · 2025
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Xinzhu Cai, Wanfu Hou, and their co-authors compared six varieties of white radish for texture, taste, and flavor. Their 2025 study notes that a full picture of how varieties differ was missing. Such knowledge helps growers and food makers pick the right variety for each use, from pickling to fresh eating.
One variety led on hardness and chewiness, while another was the most brittle. The sweetest variety carried the most total sugar. Two varieties stood out for savory and bitter notes. Chemical analysis found 43 volatile compounds in all, and one variety was richest in the sulfur compounds behind radish bite. Two named compounds were identified as the key flavor substances. The team tied the sensory traits to cell wall, amino acid, and volatile chemistry.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Xinzhu Cai, Wanfu Hou, Li Zhang, Qingbiao Wang, Tianran Liu, Xiaoyan Zhao, Dan Wang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |