Discover Marlenes® multitude of varieties and flavours with the Aroma-wheel.

As the saying goes, we don't always have to reinvent the wheel. Marlene® has decided to do so all the same and, for the first time in its over 25-year history, is now presenting the most accurate and perfect aroma wheel for five of its most popular apples. With assistance from experts, we have classified the sensory properties of our apples into three categories: aroma, taste and texture. Now, at a glance, we can discover each variety's distinctive features!
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Fuji
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Golden Delicious
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Gala
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Granny Smith
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Red Delicious
Fuji
A culinary journey with the sweet and spicy variety
Aroma
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Floral
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Flavour
Texture
Juiciness
Crunchiness
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Properties
Sweet and crunchy, it is delicious eaten raw.
Flavour
Very sweet with a hint of acidity.
Flesh
Very crunchy, firm and juicy.
Appearance
Light pink to dark pink in colour; faint yellow-green streaks; medium-large to large in size.
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Raw consumption
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Cakes
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Stewed Apples / Apple Puree
Golden Delicious
A culinary journey with the sweet and tart variety
Aroma
Green
Fruity
Spicy
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Flavour
Texture
Fineness of the flesh
Juiciness
Crunchiness
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Properties
Because of its sweetness, this apple is immensely popular with both adults and children. It also contains vitamins that prevent skin ageing.
Flavour
Sweet, slightly tart; delicately aromatic; mildly fragrant.
Flesh
Juicy and fine.
Appearance
Green-yellow to golden yellow colour with red cheeks; smooth, thin skin; long oval shape; medium-large to large in size.
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Compote / apple puree
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Cakes
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Cereals
Gala
A culinary journey with the sweet and fruity variety
Aroma
Fruity
Spicy
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Flavour
Texture
Consistency of the skin
Fineness of the flesh
Juiciness
Crunchiness
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Properties
It is the preferred variety of many consumers being as fragrant as a basketful of fruit. Its soft flesh has notes of pear and ripe peach. Its sweetness wins over all palates.
Flavour
Very sweet and aromatic, with a hint of tartness.
Flesh
Crunchy and juicy.
Appearance
Bright red colour with pale yellow to orange veins; smooth skin and truncated-cone shape; small to medium size.
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Fruit salads
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Raw consumption
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Cereals
Granny Smith
A culinary journey with the green and crunchy variety
Aroma
Green
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Flavour
Texture
Fineness of the flesh
Juiciness
Crunchiness
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Properties
Fully of energy and therefore perfect for sports enthusiasts and for improving the memory; ideal eaten raw, but also in salads, desserts, cocktails and sorbets.
Flavour
Fruity green aroma, very refreshing and tart.
Flesh
Very juicy, firm and crunchy.
Appearance
Bright green colour, symmetrical cone shape; medium-large to large in size.
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Juices/ Cocktails
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Raw consumption
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Salads
Red Delicious
A culinary journey with the fresh and herbaceous variety
Aroma
Green
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Flavour
Texture
Fineness of the flesh
Juiciness
Crunchiness
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Properties
Rich in carotene and vitamin A, it protects the cardiovascular system.
Flavour
Sweet and deliciously aromatic.
Flesh
Creamy, juicy and very fine; crunchy.
Appearance
Red to bright violet in colour; thick, shiny skin; long truncated-cone shape with five distinct knobs; medium-large to large in size.
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Fruit salads
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Cakes
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Stewed Apples / Apple Puree

A genuine 360° instrument because it allows you to experience the variety of flavours of the different Marlene® apples in a totally original way.

The foundations for the aroma wheels were laid in collaboration with experts in the field of sensory analysis. The specialists created highly detailed individual data sheets for five apple varieties to accurately record their respective characteristics and evaluate their aromas.

The sensory characteristics were divided into three categories - aroma, taste, and texture - which in turn consist of additional subcategories. Texture, for example, focuses on crunchiness and firmness amongst other things, aroma can be divided into floral, fruity or spicy, and taste can be sweet or sour. The sensory experts then recorded these characteristics within the individual categories as percentages and used them as a basis for the area-based division of the circle elements - the more dominant the characteristic, the larger the area shown. In order to easily and quickly distinguish the various subdivisions and their sometimes subtle nuances, different shades have been added to make the aroma groups instantly identifiable. Therefore, at the end of this innovative process, you could say that an aroma wheel says more than a thousand words. With just one glance, you are now able to learn more about five individual varieties of Marlene® apples than ever before.