Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
320.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
130.00 kcal
  
35
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
  
38
310.00 kcal
  
16
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
  
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
  
Green, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Astringent
  
Tart
  
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
  
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
  
Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
6-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Germany
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
  
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Not Available
  
Argentina
  
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
  
Cydonia oblonga
  
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
  
C. vulgaris
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Grossulariaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Ribes
  
Cydonia
  
Species
R. uva-crispa
  
C. oblonga
  
Generic Group
Saxifrage
  
Rose