The Kanzi is the

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name of the Nicoter, a modern-bred

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of the domesticated

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, which was developed in Belgium by Better3Fruits and Greenstar Kanzi Europe (GKE), from a natural cross between a

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apple and a Braeburn apple. is Swahili for "hidden treasure". The Kanzi apple has the same parentage as the

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from

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and they are similar in taste and appearance, although the texture of the Jazz is harder. Tasters have voted for the Kanzi in preference to the Jazz. The Kanzi is also firm and fairly crisp, quite juicy, and slightly sharp rather than sweet in taste, with a mild flavour. It is mainly used for fresh consumption. Kanzi

The Kanzi first reached European markets in 2006 and is also grown in the United States. A limited crop first reached US markets in 2014.PR/Web
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