Ornamental quinces, also known as false quinces, are usually only planted for decoration. The fruits themselves are not poisonous, but are not enjoyable when eaten raw. To make them edible, they should be boiled.
Trigger or heat cores
The pulp of the quince contains no toxins. It's safe to eat, but doesn't taste particularly good raw.
The cores, on the other hand, are slightly poisonous. Therefore, they should only be eaten cooked. The poison is neutralized by heating, so that the seeds are also edible.
Use of ornamental quinces in the kitchen
- jam
- jelly
- juice
To improve the taste of the fruit, they can be made into jam or jelly together with apples, pears or plums.
tips and tricks
Decorative quinces contain a lot of vitamin C. In some countries they are used as a substitute for lemons. The ornamental quinces are cut into slices and stored in sugar for several days. This releases the juice, which can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time.