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What is Quince?



Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
-

Side Effects
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
15.30 g 25

Fiber
1.90 g 29

Sugar
8.10 g 43

Protein
0.40 g 50

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03 25

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg 35

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 56

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)
0.10 mg 42

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg 41

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-

Choline
8.40 mg 13

Fat
0.10 g 43

Minerals

Potassium
197.00 mg 38

Iron
0.70 mg 17

Sodium
4.00 mg 16

Calcium
11.00 mg 33

Magnesium
8.00 mg 27

Zinc
0.04 mg 29

Phosphorus
17.00 mg 28

Manganese
0.10 mg 35

Copper
0.13 mg 14

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
0.00 mg 42

Omega 6s
49.00 mg 34

Sterol

Phytosterol
12.00 mg 16

Water Content
83.80 g 45

Ash
0.40 g 34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal 27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
57.00 kcal 26

Calories in Frozen Form
57.00 kcal 25

Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal 19

Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal 29

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal 31

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal 35

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal 18

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit

Season
Winter

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

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Green, Yellow

Inside Color
White

Shape
Round

Texture
Crunchy

Taste
Tart

Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH
6-7

Climatic Conditions
Warm

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
Turkey

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

Top Importer
United States of America

Top Exporter
Argentina

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga

Synonym
C. vulgaris

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Rosidae

Order
Rosales

Family
Rosaceae

Genus
Cydonia

Species
C. oblonga

Generic Group
Rose

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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: cancer prevention, cures gastro-intestinal troubles, reduces nervous tension and ulcer 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 . Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Quince.

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