Quince and Apricot Facts

Facts about Quince and Apricot

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Quince and Apricot facts? Some of the interesting facts about Quince and Apricot are provided here.

Quince Facts are:

• 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.

Apricot Facts are:

• 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
• Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
• In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
• 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Quince and Apricot in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.