Table 3 Maturity index values for the Zaity and Kaissy varieties.

From: Effect of maturity stages on triglyceride and fatty acid profiles in olive oil from Zaity and Kaissy varieties grown in Syria

Variety

Harvest date

Fruit tissue penetration resistance (g)

Color index (0–7)

Fruit tensile strength (N)

Zaity

October

640.1c

0.7e

5.2c

November

522.9d

2.8b

4.2e

December

489.8d

3.5a

3.3f

Mean

550.90

2.33

4.23

Kaissy

October

863.1a

0.3f

5.9b

November

754.1b

1.4d

6.3a

December

634.5c

2.4c

4.6d

Mean

750.60

1.37

5.60