Measurements carried out by means of the Magness-Taylor penetrometer display high correlation with the data achieved with the Instron apparatus. All the component features of the textural profile and the values of the mechanical and manuał penetration test decreased to a similar extent in the four varieties of apples test. A positive correlation was observed between the content of alcohol inrnluble solids and the textural properties. A negative correlation was observed between the content of total solids, soluble solids and the tcxtural propertics.