Analysis of aroma compounds of nine autochthonous and non-autochthonous loquat cultivars grown in Sicily

Loquat cultivation in Sicily is mainly based on nonnative cultivars and local ecotypes characterized by high nutraceutical value appreciable physicochemical characteristics. Increased interest commercial loquat production has increased the intention to provide premium quality that include volatile substances capable of conditioning sensorial properties and, therefore, acceptability fruits consumers. This study determined content compounds grown Sicily. Analyses were performed five international four cultivars.