Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- 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
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. cherimola
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Cherimoya and Kumquat
We might think that Cherimoya and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya and Kumquat is Magnoliales and Sapindales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.