Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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 pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny 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
NA
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)
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
Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
China
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Argentina
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. japonica
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Kumquat and Quince
We might think that Kumquat and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Quince with peel is 71.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Quince 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 Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.