1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care
1.1.1 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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
4.2.4 Fiber
6.11.1 Sugar
6.12 Protein
6.12.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
6.13 Vitamins
6.13.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
6.13.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
6.13.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
6.13.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
6.13.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
6.13.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
6.13.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.13.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.13.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
6.13.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.13.11 Lycopene
6.13.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.13.13 Choline
6.14 Fat
6.15 Minerals
6.15.1 Potassium
197.00 mg280.00 mg
42
840
6.15.2 Iron
6.15.3 Sodium
6.15.4 Calcium
6.15.5 Magnesium
6.15.6 Zinc
6.15.7 Phosphorus
6.15.8 Manganese
6.15.9 Copper
6.15.10 Selenium
6.16 Fatty Acids
6.16.1 Omega 3s
6.16.2 Omega 6s
6.17 Sterol
6.17.1 Phytosterol
6.18 Water Content
6.19 Ash
7 Calories
7.1 Serving Size
7.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15
299
7.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
7.4 Calories in Frozen Form
7.5 Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal340.00 kcal
32
747
7.6 Calories in Canned Form
7.7 Calories in Foods
7.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal200.00 kcal
17
461
7.7.2 Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49
420
7.7.3 Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80
450
8 Characteristics
8.1 Type
8.2 Season
8.3 Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
8.4 Seedless Variety
8.5 Color
8.6 Inside Color
8.7 Shape
8.8 Texture
8.9 Taste
8.10 Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Europe
8.11 Grows on
8.12 Cultivation
8.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
8.12.2 Soil pH
8.12.3 Climatic Conditions
9 Facts
9.1 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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
9.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
9.2.1 Wine
9.2.2 Beer
9.2.3 Spirits
9.2.4 Cocktails
9.3 Production
9.3.1 Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
9.3.2 Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
9.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
9.3.4 Top Exporter
10 Scientific Name
10.1 Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Sambucus nigra
10.2 Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
11 Classification
11.1 Domain
11.2 Kingdom
11.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
11.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
11.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
11.6 Subclass
11.7 Order
11.8 Family
11.9 Genus
11.10 Species
11.11 Generic Group