Quince

About
Popular for over 4000 years throughout Asia and the Mediterranean, the quince tastes like a cross between an apple and a pear. The hard, yellowish-white flesh is dry and has an astringent, tart flavor. Better cooked than raw.

Availability
August through January.

Nutrition Information:
• Fat and cholesterol free
• High in vitamin C
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Additional Information
• From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia