Integrative Comparison of Variations in Taste, Aroma, and Sensory Characteristics Among Four Sweet Cherry Cultivars to Explore Quality Differences During Storage

The taste, aroma, and sensory characteristics of cherries are key factors influencing con- sumer acceptance. In this study, the sensory evaluation, biochemical characteristics, and their relationships with consumer satisfaction of several representative cherry cultivars were analyzed during cold storage to establish systematic quality evaluation parameters. Targeted metabolomics analysis revealed significant differences in physiological quality and metabolic profiles among the tested...