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Medlar
Medlar
Also known as: loquat
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Medlar is a whole fruit with a long history of food use; rich in pectin and polyphenols. No specific health concerns at typical dietary intake.
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What it is
Mespilus germanica, an autumn fruit related to apples and pears that becomes edible after bletting (controlled softening).
Eaten fresh after bletting, made into jellies, preserves, fruit cheese, and liqueurs.
What regulators actually say
"Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; covered under produce regulations.
European Union — EFSA
Whole fruit; not regulated as additive.
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