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What is Quince?



Benefits
0

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention 0

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 0

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles 0

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
NA 0

Side Effects
Allergic reaction 0

Recommeded for
0

Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

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) 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
15.30 g 25

Fiber
1.90 g 27

Sugar
Not Available 0

Protein
0.40 g 50

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03 25

Vitamins
0

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg 33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg 38

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg 30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg 54

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg 52

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg 44

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg 32

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg 40

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available 0

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available 0

Lycopene
Not Available 0

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available 0

Choline
Not Available 0

Fat
0.10 g 43

Minerals
0

Potassium
197.00 mg 37

Iron
0.70 mg 17

Sodium
4.00 mg 16

Calcium
11.00 mg 32

Magnesium
8.00 mg 27

Zinc
0.04 mg 29

Phosphorus
17.00 mg 28

Manganese
Not Available 0

Copper
0.13 mg 14

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
0.00 mg 38

Omega 6s
49.00 mg 33

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
Not Available 0

Water Content
83.80 g 43

Ash
0.40 g 33

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal 19

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available 0

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal 14

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal 30

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal 35

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal 16

Characteristics
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Type
Tree fruit 0

Season
Winter 0

Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM 0

Seedless Variety
No 0

Color
Green, Yellow 0

Inside Color
White 0

Shape
Round 0

Texture
Crunchy 0

Taste
Tart 0

Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey 0

Grows on
Trees 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained 0

Soil pH
6-7 0

Climatic Conditions
Warm 0

Facts
0

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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
0

Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
0

Top Producer
Turkey 0

Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan 0

Top Importer
United States of America 0

Top Exporter
Argentina 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga 0

Synonym
C. vulgaris 0

Classification
0

Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Rosidae 0

Order
Rosales 0

Family
Rosaceae 0

Genus
Cydonia 0

Species
C. oblonga 0

Generic Group
Rose 0

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What is Quince Good For?

What is Quince? What is Quince good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Quince fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Quince Benefits are: reduces nervous tension, ulcer prevention, cures gastro-intestinal troubles and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, helps in weight loss, improves blood circulation and maintains healthy cholesterol level. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits and reduces wrinkles and hair benefits are regulates hair growth. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Quince side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are na. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Quince.

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