Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Origin
China
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. japonica
D. kaki
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 71.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.