Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Unknown
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 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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sour, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Singapore
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. japonica
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Kumquat and Rambutan
We might think that Kumquat and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Rambutan with peel is 71.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Rambutan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.