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Quince
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 57 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 13 g 5%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.9 g 7%
- Sugars 6.3 g —
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 15 mg 17%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.55 mg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.08 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.7 mg 4%
- Magnesium 8 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 17 mg 1%
- Potassium 197 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.04 mg 0%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
- Iodine 0.4 µg 0%
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Questions about Quince
Can you eat quince raw?
Yes, but it is usually very firm and astringent, so most people enjoy it more cooked. If you try it raw, wash it, rub off the soft fuzz and cut away the tough core.
How do you cook quince so it becomes soft?
Peel and core it, then simmer the pieces gently in water or syrup for about 30–45 minutes, until a knife slips in easily. They turn rosy pink as they cook; a little lemon juice helps keep the flavour bright.
Do you have to peel quince before cooking it?
No: the skin is edible, and you can leave it on when poaching or baking quince. Rub off the fuzzy coating first, and remove the core, which is notably tough.
What does quince go well with?
Quince pairs well with apples, pears, cinnamon and citrus in pies, crumbles and compotes. Its fragrant sweetness also works with roast pork or lamb, while quince paste—often called membrillo—is traditionally served with firm cheese.
How should you store quince?
Keep unbruised quince in a cool, dry place; it can last for several weeks and its perfume may scent nearby fruit. Once cut or cooked, cover it and refrigerate it, using it within a few days.
What can you use instead of quince in a recipe?
For poached fruit or a crumble, use firm pears or apples, though they will be less tart and fragrant. For quince paste, apple jelly can stand in as a glaze, but it will not set into the same firm sliceable paste.
Is quince nutritious?
Quince is a source of vitamin C, with 15 mg per 100 g. A typical serving has no single standard size, so the amount you get depends on how much you eat.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 1675 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
