| Kanzi® ('Nicoter') apple | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | Braeburn & Gala |
| Cultivar | 'Nicoter' |
| Origin |  Belgium |
The Kanzi is the trademark name [1] of the Nicoter, [2] a modern-bred cultivar of the domesticated apple, which was 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]
The Kanzi apple has the same parentage as the Jazz from New Zealand and they are similar in taste and appearance, although the texture of the Jazz is harder. [3] Tasters have voted for the Kanzi in preference to the Jazz. [3] The Kanzi is also firm and fairly crisp, quite juicy, and slightly sharp rather than sweet in taste, with a mild flavour. [3] It is mainly used for fresh consumption. [5]
The Kanzi first reached European markets in 2006 [5] and is also grown in the United States. [6] A limited crop first reached US markets in 2014. [7]
