The aim of this study was to evaluate physical and chemical characteristics of eight apirenic fresh fruit varieties recently introduced in the Zona da Mata Mineira region. The varieties 'Okitsu' and 'Ortanique' showed better color of peel and pulp. Granulation was observed in 'Okitsu', 'Clemenules', 'Nova' and 'Marisol'. 'Salustiana', 'Navelina' and 'Ortanique' showed the best yields of juice and total absence of granulation. The highest levels of total soluble solids and total tritable acidity were observed in 'Salustiana' and 'Clemenules'. Ratio, in the interval considered appropriate, was observed in the varieties 'Navelina' e 'Navelate' featuring the best adaptation. Ortanique' had good performance for all parameters assessed, except for ratio because of their low acidity. Varieties 'Navelina', 'Navelate' and 'Ortanique', in the overall set of features, showed the best quality fruits.
Adaptation; physicochemical characteristics; seedless citrus
