Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Red
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Germany
Top Exporter
China
Poland
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. japonica
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Kumquat and Sour Cherry
We might think that Kumquat and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Sour Cherry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.