Table 9 Final consumer-desired breeding traits for an improved variety of Synsepalum dulcificum

High miraculin content

368

1st

To enjoy the fruit (1)

Big fruit size

350

2nd

For a quick satisfaction (0.74), to attract consumers (0.26)

Fruit freshness

293

3rd

To attract consumer (0.64), for safety of consumption (0.36)

Long fruit shelf life

91

4th

Better storability for staggered consumption over the time (1)

High fruit edible ratio

48

5th

More juice from the fruit (1)

Fruit colour sharpness

41

6th

To make the fruit more attractive for the consumer (1)

Low potency

8

7th

To enjoy the taste of other foods after the consumption of miracle berry (1)

Firmness

6

8th

For better storability (1)

Fruit shape

1

9th

Determined the fruit attractivity (1)