Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
China
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rutaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat with peel is 63.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.