Kanzi (apple)

The Kanzi is the trademark name[1] of the 'Nicoter'[2] modern bred cultivar of domesticated apple which has been developed in Belgium by "Better3Fruits" and "Greenstar Kanzi Europe" (GKE)[3] from a natural cross between a Gala apple and a Braeburn apple.[4] Kanzi is Swahili for "hidden treasure".[3]

Kanzi® ('Nicoter') apple
GenusMalus
SpeciesMalus domestica
Hybrid parentageBraeburn & Gala
Cultivar'Nicoter'
Origin Belgium

The Kanzi apple has the same parentage as the Jazz from New Zealand and they are similar in taste and appearance. The texture of Jazz is harder.[3] Tasters have voted for the Kanzi in preference to the Jazz.[3] Kanzi is still also firm and fairly crisp, quite juicy, slightly sharp rather than sweet in taste, with a mild flavor.[3] It is mainly used for fresh consumption.[5]

Kanzi apple are variable in shape.
Cross section of a "Kanzi" apple.

Kanzi first reached the European markets in 2006[5] and is also grown in the United States.[6] A limited crop first reached the US markets in 2014.[7]

References
  1. kanziapple.com, retrieved 17 March 2016
  2. Making Sense of New Apple Varieties, Trademarks and Clubs Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Apple - Kanzi - tasting notes, identification, reviews". Orangepippin.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  4. "Season starts for new Kanzi, Greenstar apple varieties". Stock Journal. Fairfax media. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  5. Cooks Info
  6. Bristol Farms
  7. PR/Web


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