Fruits · per 100g
A fragrant, golden pome fruit with a dense, astringent flesh that transforms into a sweet, floral delicacy when cooked, offering a rich profile of protective plant compounds.
Vitamin C, Copper
Vitamin C, Copper
Vitamin C, Total Phenolic Acids
Dietary fibre, Sum of Polyphenols
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The 'golden apple' awarded by Paris in Greek mythology is widely believed by historians to have been a quince rather than a modern apple.
Standout nutrients
Dietary fibre
Fructose
Water
Waste
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Quince trees are hardy and often require fewer chemical interventions than commercial apples.
Storage
Cool Dark Place
2–4 weeks
Keep away from other fruits as their strong aroma can be absorbed
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources