Quince is a delicious and aromatic fruit that has been known to mankind for several thousand years. Its beneficial properties were used in antiquity and many diseases were treated with its help. Quince is consumed raw, jam, compotes are prepared, stewed, baked and even fried.
The chemical composition and benefits of quince
Quince contains a large amount of vitamins PP, B2, B1, ascorbic acid and beta-carotene. It contains many pectin compounds, iron, phosphorus, copper, potassium and calcium salts. Quince is rich in organic acids - malic, citric, tartaric, tannins and essential oils. The use of quince can not only diversify the usual diet, but also significantly improve the state of the body.
This fruit is very useful for gastrointestinal diseases, female diseases, it has a beneficial effect on the liver, restoring its function. Quince contains a lot of vitamin C: it is enough to eat only 50 g of this fruit per day to fill the daily need for this vitamin.
Quince in folk medicine
Quince can help in the treatment of anemia, since it contains 2 hematopoietic substances - copper and iron, which in combination are much more effective. It is very useful for everyone who needs additional iron intake: pregnant women, nursing mothers, growing babies, athletes, the elderly, women during their menstrual days, people who are engaged in hard physical labor. Quince has antiviral properties, so it is recommended to use it during flu epidemics as a prophylactic agent, as well as during the treatment of colds.
Quince contains many antioxidants that can rid the body of free radicals and reduce the risk of developing cancer. Quince compote is used in folk medicine for liver diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. As a safe antiemetic, it is given to pregnant women with toxicosis.
Quince has a weak diuretic effect, so it can be included in the diet for edema. Quince kernels are a wonderful expectorant, and their decoction is used in the treatment of various inflammations. As an external remedy, it is used for angina (for rinsing), for burns, inflammation of the eyes.
A decoction of quince seeds is used in cosmetology, it softens the skin remarkably.
Quince in cooking
Quince is widely used in cooking. After heat treatment, it becomes much sweeter. It is used for the production of elite white wine; delicious preserves, jams and jellies are made from this fruit. Stewed and baked quince is very tasty. Remove the seeds before preparing dishes with quince. They contain amygdalin, which is converted into cyanide in the stomach, which causes poisoning.
To remove the fluff from the surface of the quince, you need to wash the fruit with a sponge.
When buying, choose dense, large fruit with an evenly colored yellow skin without green spots. Quince with dents can quickly deteriorate. Store quince in the refrigerator for up to 2 months by placing the fruit in a plastic bag.
