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  • In Portuguese, quince is marmelo, which is the origin of the word marmalade.

    Quince with Recipe for Pork and Quince Stew – Kydonato (Χοιρινό Kυδωνάτο) Laurie Constantino 2008

  • It is called marmelo in Portuguese (the root of the word marmelade) and sfarjel in Arabic, and is often made into a paste (dulce de mebrillo) that can be sliced and served with manchego cheese.

    Archive 2007-08-01 Mercedes 2007

  • It is called marmelo in Portuguese (the root of the word marmelade) and sfarjel in Arabic, and is often made into a paste (dulce de mebrillo) that can be sliced and served with manchego cheese.

    Day 7: Quince Ice Cream with Almond Praline Mercedes 2007

  • The Romans were partial to a gooey fruit preserve, usually made from quinces preserved and sweetened by honey, which was known as "marmelo".

    Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010

  • Luxury foods such as sugars, dried fruits and sweet wines were all assured good sellers to the wealthier Tudor households, and it seems reasonable to think that some canny Portuguese trader thought it worthwhile to also bring over a few boxes of their local sweet marmelada, made of preserved marmelo Portuguese for quince.

    Marmalade - Part 1 2006

  • Luxury foods such as sugars, dried fruits and sweet wines were all assured good sellers to the wealthier Tudor households, and it seems reasonable to think that some canny Portuguese trader thought it worthwhile to also bring over a few boxes of their local sweet marmelada, made of preserved marmelo Portuguese for quince.

    Archive 2006-03-01 2006

  • 'Marmelada' is Portuguese, from 'marmelo,' a quince. '

    Smothered in Onions Pryce-Jones, Alan 1966

  • The Romans believed their marmelo kept evil spirits away, while Mary Tudor ate it in the belief that it would help her become pregnant.

    Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news 2010

  • In days gone by, the marmelo, which means 'quince' in Portuguese, would be made into a jelly.

    cafebabel.com 2009

  • In days gone by, the marmelo, which means 'quince' in Portuguese, would be made into a jelly.

    cafebabel.com 2009

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