Japanese Iriki Kinkan - 600g

Japanese kinkans is somewhat juicy and chewy. The whole bite-sized fruit is edible, including the peel, pulp, and seeds. The skin of the kinkans is sweet, delicately fragrant and fruity. It complements the tart flavour of the pulp, providing an intense sweet and tart combination with a zesty citrus note.

STORAGE

Whole, unwashed kinkans will keep for up to seven days at room temperature. If kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator, the fruit will keep for 1 to 2 weeks.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Japanese kumquat fruits can be eaten fresh or preserved and made into jams and jellies. In China, they are usually candied. The branches of the kumquat tree are used for Christmas decorations in some regions of the United States and worldwide.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Fights free radicals & reduces cancer risk
• Promotes healthy skin by reducing age-related spots
• Keeps your blood pressure and blood sugar levels steady
• Promotes heart health
• Calms upset stomach
• Helps relieve stress
• Promotes strong bones
• Reduce hair loss

Vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, also supply smaller amounts of several B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. The edible seeds and the peel of kumquats provide a small amount of omega-3 fats


Common Names: Citrus Japonica, Rutaceae Family, Genus Fortunella, Genus Of Evergreen Shrubs, Trees Of The Family Rutaceae, Mini Orange, Cumquats, Marumi Kumquat, Morgani Kumquat, Citrus Japonica, Jin Gan, Gam Gat, Kinkan (金柑), Geumgyul (금귤), Jīnjú (金橘), Somchíd (ส้มจี๊ด), Cam Quất, (quả) Kim Quất (金橘), Quả (果), 金桔, きんかん