Hindi name : श्रीफल Shreephal
Arabic name : سفرجل
Kashmiri name: Bumm-Tsoonth
Synonyms: Cydonia vulgaris, Pyrus cydonia
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Arabic name : سفرجل
Kashmiri name: Bumm-Tsoonth
Synonyms: Cydonia vulgaris, Pyrus cydonia
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
(14.22°Brix), acidity (1.25%), carbohydrate (13.38 g/100 g), reducing sugar
(5.15 g/100 g), non-reducing sugar (4.61 g/100 g), moisture (84.27 g/100 g),
ash (0.62 g/100 g), fat (0.24 g/100 g), protein (0.49 g/100 g), fiber (1.65 g/100 g) ...
Parts used: Fruit, seeds & leaves
Useful components: Proteins, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorous, potassium,
water, iron, sodium and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C.
Quince, (Cydonia oblonga), a small tree or shrub of the rose family (Rosaceae), grown for
its edible fruit. Quince is the only member of the genus Cydonia and is native to Iran, Kashmir,
Turkey, and possibly Greece and the Crimean Peninsula. The fruit has a strong aroma and is
astringent in the raw state but makes an excellent preserve and is often used to give flavour
and sharpness to stewed or baked apples. The flesh takes on a pink colour when cooked,
giving an attractive colour to jellies and conserves.
The fruit contains tannins including catechin and epicatechin and has a very high concentration
of vitamin C. Quince is also a good source of calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and
copper. With a very low calorie density, quince can be enjoyed as part of a healthy eating plan.
Availability of Quince fruit, Quince Seed, Quince Jam & Quince Jelly
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