Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May interact with some drugs
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
No Types
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. japonica
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Kumquat and Gojiberry
We might think that Kumquat and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Gojiberry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.