Resolving the Texture–Flavor Trade-Off in Annurca Apples with an Integrated Postharvest System

The ‘Annurca’ apple, a traditional Italian cultivar protected by the “Melannurca Campana” EU PGI designation, undergoes a mandatory, traditional postharvest reddening process in a melaio. While essential for developing its characteristic flavor and color, this process can also lead to significant textural degradation, resulting in a mealy and soft fruit that conflicts with modern consumer expectations. This study investigated an integrated postharvest strategy to resolve this quality...