Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Warm
Facts about
NA
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
C. japonica
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Boysenberry and Kumquat
We might think that Boysenberry and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Kumquat with peel is 50.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Kumquat belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Boysenberry and Kumquat is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.