Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
-
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Sambucus
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. japonica
Generic Group
Moschatel
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Elderberry and Kumquat
We might think that Elderberry and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Kumquat with peel is 73.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Kumquat is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.