Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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 Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
China
South Pacific
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Species
C. japonica
A. altilis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Mulberry
Difference Between Kumquat and Breadfruit
We might think that Kumquat and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Breadfruit with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Breadfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Breadfruit is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.