also known as the Japanese Aiva (Chaenomeles Maulei)
The quince is a messenger of the sun on chilly winter evenings. Travelled here from the South, and having put down its roots to stay, it always provides a taste of the bright flower on the tongue. Also called the Lemon of the North, it is even richer in terms of vitamins. The fruit has an effect on the psyche and is a great mood-improver. A sip of quince juice drink quenches the yearning for summer both in the body and the mind. Quinces can be stored without any special preservation, and the sour taste of the fruit is reduced over time, while its beautiful fragrance grows. The quince’s fragrance and valuable vitamins will invigorate and give you strength!
- Vitamin ANecessary for the function of the four sense organs: hearing, vision, smell and taste. Necessary for the development of healthy muscles, bones, tooth enamel, skin, hair.
- Vitamin B1Has a positive effect on digestive organ function, promotes stomach movement and secretory function and accelerates the emptying of its contents, normalizes heart function.
- Vitamin B17Protects the body from various types of cancer.
- Vitamin B2Plays an important role in the “burning” of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Promotes a more complete breakdown of carbohydrates. The need for this vitamin highly increases with a fatty diet.
- Vitamin CStabilizes the psyche and strengthens the immune system. Blocks the formation of toxic compounds in the body, contributes to bone and cartilage formation, takes an active part in the metabolism of protein, sugar and fat.
- Vitamin EAn important antioxidant. Vitamin E helps the body eliminate various harmful substances that result from metabolic processes and can harm the body’s cells.
- Vitamin PP“Healer” of the nerve cells and system. Maintains heart function, regulates cholesterol level. Vitamin PP improves pancreatic secretion and juice content, normalizes liver function.
- Ca calciumStrengthens teeth and bones, promotes blood supply to tissues, strengthens the heart and nervous system.
- Fe IronResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- K potassiumContributes to heart muscle activity, strengthens the nervous system, stimulates kidney function. Necessary in the release of insulin from the pancreas.
- Mg magnesiumStrengthens the heart and kidneys, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, regulates calcium, phosphorus and potassium levels in the blood. A particularly important element for athletes and physical workers.
- Na sodiumAn important substance for muscle and nerve cell function, regulates stomach acid levels and the amount of fluid in the body’s cells.
- P phosphorusSupplies the body with energy, participates in building bones and teeth, regulates calcium levels in the blood and metabolic processes.
- citric acidCitric acid removes toxins from the body, dissolves salts, improves digestive function and vision. Important in the prevention and treatment of gallstones.
- malic acidUsed in medicine as a remedy for hoarseness.
- pectinEliminates toxins from the body. Ensures a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Prevents cholesterol accumulating in the body. Prevents gallstone formation.
- invigorates
- improves heart rate
- improves mood
- reduces headaches
- normalizes liver function
- improves appetite
- eliminates bad breath
- is able to bind and remove radioactive elements from the body
The regular use of quinces helps prevent and recover from illnesses such as:
- sclerosis
- anaemia
- abnormal heart rhythm
- nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
- irritated stomach
- gastro-enteritis
- hepatitis
- severe shortness of breath
- respiratory diseases
- haemoptysis
- hangovers
- Quinces makes great marmalade. It is from the name of the quince in Portuguese – marmelo – that the word marmalade is derived.
- Persia is considered the quince’s homeland, from where it spread though Europe over the ages.
- Historians assume that the quince fruit was the original “golden apple” that Paris presented to the goddess of beauty in the well-known dispute over the most beautiful of three women – Aphrodite, Hera and Athena.
- In Ancient Greece, the quince was very popular. Lawmaker Solon directed the fruit to be eaten on wedding days, so that the newlyweds’ life together would be as enjoyable as the quince’s flavour.
- In the past, the fruit was placed in clothing storage areas to make the clothes pleasantly fragrant.