Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny 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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
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
All seasons
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Origin
China
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Species
C. japonica
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Grape
Difference Between Kumquat and Raisin
We might think that Kumquat and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Raisin with peel is 71.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Raisin belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Raisin is Sapindales and Vitales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.