QUINCE

100 gr. Quince contains: Water - 86.5 g Protein - 0.6 g Fat - 0.5 g Carbohydrates - 9.8 g (including mono-and disaccharides - 7.6 g, starches - 0.3 g) Cellulose - 1.9 g Ash - 0.8 g Organic acids - 0.9 g Vitamins: Vitamin A (beta carotene) - 0.4 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - 23 mg Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.02 mg Vitamin B22 (riboflavin) - 0.04 mg Niacin (vitamin B3 or PP) - 0.1 mg Macro elements: Potassium - 144 mg Calcium - 23 mg Magnesium - 14 mg Sodium - 14 mg Phosphorus - 24 mg Trace elements: Iron - 3000 mcg Calorie content 100 g of quince on average contains about 38-47 kcal.

Useful properties of quince The use of quince fruits is indicated for the prevention and treatment of sclerosis, pancreatitis, anemia and hypertension. Due to the astringent properties, quinces have long been used for various disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It is also used as a diuretic in diseases of the cardiovascular system. Due to the pectin and tannins contained in the quince, it is used as an anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antiseptic agent.

Fresh quince is rich in iron, it also contains a lot of tartronic acid and mucous substances. Mucus derived from quince seeds is used as an anti-inflammatory and emollient. It is indicated for tracheitis, bronchitis, gastroenteritis, spastic colitis and meteorism. A decoction of the seeds is also used as lotions for eye diseases, for rinsing the mouth with angina, and also as a cosmetic to soften the skin. In the shabby form, boiled fruits are sometimes used to treat liver diseases and as an antiemetic agent.

Also quince: effective in treating bronchial asthma, heart and liver diseases has a beneficial effect on the psyche helps with headaches eliminates bad breath promotes appetite good thirst quencher used for hangovers used as an effective antiburn agent used for involuntary vomiting and various ailments Not only the pulp has beneficial properties, but also quince seeds and leaves.