Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May interact with some drugs
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Not Available
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
No Types
Color
Green, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Unknown
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
China
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. oblonga
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Quince and Gojiberry
We might think that Quince and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Gojiberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.