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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Quince |
| Scientific name | Cydonia oblonga |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3019 |
| PLU — organic | 93019 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2001 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple | 30% | Large, roundish-oblong fruit with bright yellow skin and pale yellow flesh. Known for its less astringent taste and distinct pineapple-like aroma when cooked. Excellent for baking and preserves. |
| Smyrna | 25% | Very large, pear-shaped fruit with bright yellow, aromatic skin. Flesh is less astringent than many older varieties, making it highly suitable for cooking and preserves. |
| Champion | 15% | Large, pear-shaped, golden-yellow fruit with good flavor. A productive variety that ripens late in the season. |
| Orange | 10% | Medium to large, roundish-oblong fruit with bright orange-yellow skin. Known for good flavor and earlier ripening compared to some other varieties. |
| Portugal | 8% | Large, pear-shaped fruit with golden-yellow skin. Valued for its good cooking qualities. |
| Van Deman | 5% | Large, roundish fruit known for good quality and consistent productivity. |
| Cooke’s Jumbo | 3% | Produces exceptionally large fruit, making it particularly popular for preserves and jellies. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 0°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·h typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce to prevent accelerated ripening and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene. Do not store with ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable with slight growth in niche culinary and ethnic markets.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.6 |
Pack sizes
- 20-25 lb cartons/cases
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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