| Kanzi® ('Nicoter') apple | |
| Genus: | Malus |
| Species: | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid: | Braeburn & Gala |
| Cultivar: | 'Nicoter' |
| Origin: |  Belgium |
The Kanzi is the trademark name of the Nicoter,[1] a modern-bred cultivar of the domesticated apple, which was developed in Belgium by Better3Fruits and Greenstar Kanzi Europe (GKE),[2] from a natural cross between a Gala apple and a Braeburn apple.[3] Swahili: Kanzi is Swahili for "hidden treasure".[2]
The Kanzi apple has the same parentage as the Jazz from New Zealand and they are similar in taste and appearance, although the texture of the Jazz is harder.[2] Tasters have voted for the Kanzi in preference to the Jazz.[2] The Kanzi is also firm and fairly crisp, quite juicy, and slightly sharp rather than sweet in taste, with a mild flavour.[2] It is mainly used for fresh consumption.[4]
The Kanzi first reached European markets in 2006[4] and is also grown in the United States.[5] A limited crop first reached US markets in 2014.[6]