Table 1.
Information presented by the Friends of Garden (FOGs) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Apple Festival for the cultivars purchased frequently at the special-event market.
| Name of the Cultivar | Sensory Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Ambrosia | Crisp, juicy, sweet, honeyed |
| Aurora Golden Gala | Extremely crisp, juicy, sweet, light, sometimes honey |
| Cox’s Orange Pippin | Crisp, aromatic, sweet, slightly acidic, classic English dessert |
| Honeycrisp | Very crisp and juicy, sub acid, ranges from mild to aromatic |
| Idared | Juicy, fine-grained, a bit tart |
| Mutsu (Crispin) | Similar to Golden Delicious, only juicier and coarser |
| Nicola | Sweet, crisp, juicy |
| Red Fuji | Sweet, crisp, juicy |
| Rubinette | Intense honeyed flavor |
| Salish | Tangy, juicy, very crisp |
| Topaz | Refreshing, sharp, sweet, mellows with age |