Benefits Of Quince
June 14, 2008
Quince is relatives of apples and pears. They all belong to the pome fruit family. They are a good source of Vitamin A, fiber, and iron. Due to their astringency from their high tannin content, quince are not eaten fresh. They contain a high level of pectin just as other fruits in the pome family. Due to their high pectin content, they are popular for use in jams, jellies, and preserves. Quince is one of the earliest known fruits.
For over 4,000 years, quince trees have grown in Asia and the Mediterranean. Today, quince is also found in Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. The quince as we know it in the United States is a different fruit from that found in Western Asia and tropical countries, where the fruit is softer and juicier.
Nutritional Value of Quince
Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of quince:
· Carbohydrates – 15.3 gm
· Sugars – 12.53 gm
· Dietary fiber – 1.9 gm
· Fat – 0.10 gm
· Protein – 0.4 gm
· Water – 83.8 gm
· Vitamin A – 40 ?g
· Niacin (Vitamin B3) – 0.2 mg
· Vitamin B6 – 0.04 mg
· Folate (Vitamin B9) – 8 ?g
· Vitamin C – 15.0 mg
· Calcium – 8 mg
· Iron – 0.7 mg
· Magnesium – 8 mg
· Phosphorus – 17 mg
· Potassium – 197 mg
· Sodium – 4 mg
· Energy – 60 kcal (240 kJ)
Researchers from Shinshu University, Japan, pre-admininstrated Chinese quince and quince phenolics suppressed the occurrence of gastric lesions in rats. Chinese quince phenolics may have health benefits of anti-viral activities.
Quince was found to have large amounts of hydroxycinnamic derivatives mainly composed of 3-caffeoylquinic acid and 5-caffeoylquinic acid and polymeric procyanidins. The antioxidant functions of Chinese quince and quince phenolic extracts were found to be superior to that of chlorogenic acid standard or ascorbic acid. And, Chinese quince phenolics showed the strongest anti-influenza viral activity on the hemagglutination inhibition test.
Tell a Friend:
We would like to see your Comments here..
St.Botanica Cosmetics
Recent Articles
Treat Gout with Diet
Gout is extremely painful type of arthritis. Despite being an uncomfortable condition, you can cure gout if you correct your lifestyle, adopt a healthy diet and keep away from food that has excessive purine, since foods containing lots of purine can induce gout flare-ups. You can follow the following tips for curing gout.
Eat Right to Look Good
You don’t have to necessarily starve yourself to look slim and stunning. As in the bargain, you lose many other good things like your skin starts sagging, your hair start falling off, and you start feeling fatigued throughout the day. So one thing that we must not forget is to look after our diet
Proper Nutrition and Diet for Building Muscles
The intake of proper nutrition is highly essential for anyone who is looking to gain muscle strength from his or her weight training routines.
Celebrities and Their Crash Diet Plans
If you are dreaming of looking like a celebrity, slim and maybe with six-pack abs, shouldn’t you know the secrets of celebrity stars? It is all in their diet plans.
Effective Diet Plan to Lose Weight
There are many diet plans available in the market. Some diet plans work for some people, but only if they stick to them long enough. However, there is no single plan that works for everyone.
