Japanese Medlar
Fruit
Cool & dark
The fruits of the Japanese medlar look a bit like plums. The fruits are yellow in colour. They contain one or more large inedible seeds. The ripe, firm fruits have a fruity flavour. The taste is somewhat similar to apricots and plums. The Japanese Medlar is a different species from the 'common' medlar.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
After picking, it is best to store the fruits in a cool place for 2-3 weeks. You can also put the fruits in the freezer for a few days before eating them.
Preparation
Wash the medlar. Halve the medlar and remove the seeds.
Fruit that is too soft is only suitable for compote and jam.
Fruits with brown, soft spots are spoiled.
Storage times
Cool place: 2-3 weeks
Freezer: 2-3 days
Cleaning the Japanese medlar
See preparing.
Information
Cultivation and season
Tip
Japanese medlar flavour
Nutritional values
These nutritional values apply to the unprocessed product. View all for the full set of values and preparation methods.
View all| Type | Per 100gr |
|---|---|
| Energy | 210 kj (50 kcal) |
| Fat total | 0.2 gr |
| of which saturated | 0 gr |
| of which unsaturated | 0.2 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6 gr |
| of which sugars | 10.6 gr |
| Dietary fibre | 1.7 gr |
| Protein | 0.5 gr |
| Salt | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg |
| Nicotinic acid | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate equivalents | 14 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
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