- Glossary
- Quince - a forgotten fruit full of flavor
Quince - a forgotten fruit full of flavor
Quince is the fruit of the quince tree, cultivated since antiquity in the Mediterranean. Fruits have yellow skin and hard flesh, astringent when raw. After cooking, they develop a sweet flavor and pink color. Ideal for jams, compotes, jellies, and traditional quince cheese. Contains pectin, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Fruit of the quince tree cultivated since antiquity.
- Astringent when raw, sweet and pink when cooked.
- Ideal for jams, compotes, jellies, and quince cheese.
- Contains high levels of pectin, vitamin C, and fiber.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
57 kcal
3 %
Proteins
400 mg
< 1 %
Fats
100 mg
< 1 %
Carbohydrates
15 g
6 %
Fiber
2 g
8 %
Salt
10 mg
< 1 %
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