Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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)
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Thailand
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Argentina
Thailand