Faculty of Innovative Agriculture and Fishery Establishment Project, Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Makham Tia, Mueang 84000, Surat Thani, Thailand.
Faculty of Science and Arts, Burapha University Chanthaburi Campus, Thamai 22170, Chanthaburi, Thailand.
Molecules. 2023 Apr 12;28(8):3401. doi: 10.3390/molecules28083401.
The calamondin ( is a hybrid citrus fruit resulting from the crossing of a mandarin orange with a kumquat. It is a small, round-shaped fruit with thin, smooth skin ranging from orange to dark red. The aroma of the fruit is distinctive and unique. Calamondin is an excellent source of Vitamin C, D-Limonene, and essential oils, providing benefits to the immune system, as well as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-cancer properties, and it exhibits various therapeutic effects. It also contains a good amount of dietary fiber from pectin. Its distinctive flavor and high juice content make calamondin juice a popular ingredient in many international cuisines. The juice also contains bioactive compounds, such as phenolics and flavonoids, which are a potential source of antioxidant properties. All parts of the calamondin fruit, including the juice, pulp, seeds, and peel, can be used in various applications, from food products like juices, powders, and candies to non-food uses in herbal medicine and cosmetics, showcasing their versatility and unique properties. This review will examine various bioactive components of calamondin and their related medicinal effects, and provide guidelines for their utilization, processing, and value addition on a commercial scale.
金橘（Citrus japonica）是一种由甜橙和金桔杂交而成的杂交柑橘类水果。它是一种小型、圆形水果，果皮薄而光滑，颜色从橙色到暗红色不等。其果实具有独特而鲜明的香气。金橘是维生素 C、D-柠檬烯和精油的极佳来源，对免疫系统有益，具有抗炎、抗癌、抗糖尿病、抗血管生成和抗癌特性，并表现出多种治疗效果。它还含有大量的果胶膳食纤维。其独特的风味和高果汁含量使金橘汁成为许多国际菜肴中流行的成分。该果汁还含有生物活性化合物，如酚类和类黄酮，是抗氧化特性的潜在来源。金橘果实的各个部分，包括果汁、果肉、种子和果皮，都可以用于各种应用，从食品产品，如果汁、粉末和糖果，到草药和化妆品等非食品用途，展示了其多功能性和独特的特性。本综述将探讨金橘的各种生物活性成分及其相关的药用功效，并为其在商业规模上的利用、加工和增值提供指导。
