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The quince (/ ˈ k w ɪ n s /; Cydonia oblonga) is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the Malinae subtribe (which contains apples, pears, and other fruits) of the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that bears hard, aromatic bright golden-yellow pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart, and astringent.
Osajin and pomiferin are isoflavones present in the wood and fruit in an approximately 1:2 ratio by weight, and in turn comprise 4–6% of the weight of dry fruit and wood samples. [37] Primary components of fresh fruit include pectin (46%), resin (17%), fat (5%), and sugar (before hydrolysis, 5%). The moisture content of fresh fruits is about 80%.
Unlike apples and pears, most varieties of quince are astringent and practically inedible when eaten raw. ... When shopping for quinces, first look for firm, unbruised fruits — then smell them ...
Jewelsy/Getty Images. Taste: sweet and crunchy Best for: eating raw, salads, baking and cooking Created in 1960 by crossing Macoun and Honeygold apples, these sunset-colored beauties are beyond ...
SnapDragon. This relative newcomer was developed by Cornell University's apple breeding program. Similar to Honeycrisp apples, the crunchy texture and sweet flavor make it a wonderful choice for ...
The upper surface is light to dark green. Leaves of the A. glabra are said to have a distinct smell, similar to green apples, that can distinguish it from mangroves. [4] The fruit is oblong through spherical and apple-sized or larger, 7–15 cm long and up to 9 cm diameter, and falls when it is green or ripening yellowish. It disperses by ...
These smooth-skinned pears (sometimes called Williams pears) have that distinct pear shape and sweet, juicy flavor. Though, you might see them in green colors in the store, they often change to ...
Paulared apples are bright red with some yellow and tan spots; the skin often has a dusty sheen. They have a sprightly taste, not too sweet and not too tart, vinous and slightly reminiscent of strawberries. It has a firm white flesh that becomes soft and mealy extremely quickly as its season declines.