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Quince

Also known as: quinces

Safe

Quince is a whole fruit with no inherent safety concerns. It contains pectin, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.

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What it is

A pome fruit (Cydonia oblonga) related to apples and pears, typically eaten cooked due to its astringency.

Whole fruit; used for jams, jellies, and preserves.

What regulators actually say

"Quinces, raw is catalogued in USDA FoodData Central as a whole food."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food, no specific regulation

European Union — EFSA

Whole food, no specific regulation

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