Quality and Flavor of ‘Aliza’ Fruit: A Unique Pomelo × Mandarin Hybrid

‘Aliza’ is a new pomelo × mandarin hybrid (Citrus maxima, cv. Red Chandler Citrus reticulata, Ora) developed by the Israeli citrus breeding program at Volcani Institute. Here, we aimed to characterize quality and flavor of fruit as compared other commercial fruit, specifically (C. maxima), grapefruit paradisi), orange sinensis) reticulata). fruits have similar size grapefruits, but thinner peel unique yellowish/golden color. are completely seedless especially high juice contents. They also unique, highly preferred flavor, characterized sweetness moderate bitterness acidity, with strong citrusy tropical fruity aromas. Sensory analyses conducted aid trained panel an electronic tongue revealed that different from flavors species. Consumer acceptance preference tests appreciated favored. The aroma volatile profile was somewhat those grapefruit, very mandarin. Overall, can be distinguished their color, content exceptional, flavor.