Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
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
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
NA
Facts about
- 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.
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. japonica
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Kumquat and Boysenberry
We might think that Kumquat and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Boysenberry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Boysenberry 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 Kumquat and Boysenberry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.