WEST COAST UPDATE 4-4-2024

QUINCE

  The quince is a hard, yellow, fragrant fruit that looks like a cross between an apple and a pear. Native to southwest Asia, it is now grown throughout the world, including Europe and North America, though in the United States, it grows primarily in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region.  The fruit itself is too hard and bitter to eat raw, so it is usually cooked or made into jams, jellies, or wines. In fact, the word “marmalade” comes from the Portuguese word for quince. When cooked, the fruit transforms into a soft, sweet, incredibly flavorful treat. Because quince contains a high level of anthocyanins, the chemicals that are responsible for turning autumn leaves red, it turns pink, or sometimes even deep crimson, when it is cooked. In addition to being delicious, quince are packed with vitamins and nutrients. They are an excellent source of vitamins C and A, as well as iron and potassium.  Quince is grown in the USA, packed in 28-30 count cases, and is now in the market.

Whats Not

SHISHITO PEPPERS
LARGE STRIPPED BEETS
BUDDHA HAND
BABY CORN
PARSLEY ROOT