Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
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, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. japonica
S. nigra
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Moschatel
Difference Between Kumquat and Elderberry
We might think that Kumquat and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Elderberry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.