The fruit of a fruit tree, yellow-green or golden in color, somewhat similar to an apple and pear. Quince fruits contain many pectin compounds, fructose, glucose, salts of potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus and copper. This fruit is known as a good antipyretic remedy. Quince is more often consumed baked than fresh. It is also made into compote, jelly, preserves, used as a seasoning for meat. The average weight of one fruit is 200 grams.