Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
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 name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. japonica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Damson
We might think that Kumquat and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Damson with peel is 71.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Damson 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 Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.