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Quinces

Quinces
Common Packs:

Bulk cartons

Grades:
 

  • No. 1
  • No. 2
Receiving Inspecting:

Look for large, smooth fruit. Minor bruising should not affect eating quality since quinces are cooked.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:

Quinces are susceptible to bruising; handle with care.

Both water-soaked and soft spots are indications of freeze damage; store properly.

Usage Ideas:

  • Braise pork shoulder with chopped quinces and quartered onions; serve with tortillas.
  • Make in-house quince jelly; serve with Manchego cheese and Serrano ham.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Too astringent and sour to eat raw; when cooked the flavor mellows into an earthy, sweet apple-pear flavor.

Texture Profile

Smooth, yet firm when unripe; this fruit softens as it ripens.

Pairings

Pair with cinnamon, cheese, onions, salty ham.

Substitution Suggestions

Apples, pears.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup quince (227g) grams
Calories 130
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 10g0%
Total Carbohydrate 35g13%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 25mg2%
Iron 2mg8%
Potassium 450mg10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.