Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, 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
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Syria
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
Turkey
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
France
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. oblonga
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Quince and Damson
We might think that Quince and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Damson with peel is 57.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Damson 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 Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.