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, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny 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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Warm
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 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.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. japonica
C. japonica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Kumquat and Kumquat
We might think that Kumquat and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Kumquat with peel is 71.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.