Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
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
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Not Available
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Unknown
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
Facts about
- 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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
Top Producer
Turkey
Japan
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
Chile
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
C. vulgaris
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. oblonga
Vaccinium myrtillus
Difference Between Quince and Bilberry
We might think that Quince and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Bilberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Bilberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.