Kumquat

At first glance, kumquats may be mistaken for baby oranges. They are, however, one of the few citrus fruits that do not need peeling due mainly to their thin, sweet edible skin and absence of bitter pith. Kumquats have a tart flesh that pairs well with the peels to balance out the sour flavours. They contain a few little edible seeds that may be eaten or removed, allowing the fruit to be consumed whole. The finest kumquats have tight, colourful glossy skin and a bulbous form with a few green leaves still attached, similar to selecting the best oranges.

STORAGE

They, like oranges, can be kept in the kitchen fruit bowl for a few days. If stored in a sealed container, they may be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks. They are often consumed at room temperature or cold. Also, t hey are made up of 80 percent water and are very hydrating to eat, making them easy to shrivel after a week of being removed from the fridge.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Do you know in Cantonese, kumquats literally translates into gold and luck respectively? As such, it is believed by many Chinese to be an auspicious plant which symbolises wealth and prosperity. 

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Fight off free radicals & reduce risk of cancer
• Promotes healthy skin by reducing age-related marks
• Keep your blood pressure & sugar levels steady
• Boost heart health
• Calm an upset stomach
• Help relieve stress
• Promote 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: 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