Quinces

When to Buy/In Season:
October – December.

How to Select:
Look for yellow fruit, similar to apples, firm. Avoid browning or softening fruit.

Organic Issues:
Rarely certified, but generally not treated chemically.

Pesticide Issues:
EWG 2009 Dirty Dozen, not listed

How to Store:
Store at room temperature until ripe, yellow, and fragrant. Once ripe, they will spoil quickly, becoming mealy. Ripe quinces can be stored for several weeks in the refrigerator. Keep away from apples or pears..

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