Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
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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
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Bitter
Origin
China
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.57-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Italy