About
Mespilus germanica, known as the medlar or common medlar, is a large shrub or small tree, and the name of the fruit of this tree. The fruit has been cultivated since Roman times, and is unusual in being available in winter, and in being eaten when 'bletted' (browned by rot). It is eaten raw and in a range of dishes.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
0×53
1×20
2×15
3×4
woody×4
4×3
fresh×3
minty×3
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes (FART / ChemTastes)
bittersweetnon_bitter
Flavor compounds
60 compounds identified — FoodAtlas / FooDB verified
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Research Evidence
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.