Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Sunny
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 Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. japonica
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Kumquat and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Kumquat and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Gold Kiwi with peel is 71.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.