If youre curious about how to eat kumquats and are wondering,what are kumquats,anyway?
read on for your complete guide to this healthy, versatile, and vibrant fruit.
What are Kumquats?
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Kumquats (Citrus japonica) are native to China, where their name means golden orange.
They smell bright and citrusy, and taste tart with sweet undertones.
Theyre also rich in gut-friendly fiber, with 7 12 grams in that same 6-kumquat serving.
Unlike most other citrus varieties, the entire fruit is edible.
Most of the sugar is concentrated in the pith-free skins of kumquats.
As we mentioned, kumquats were originally (and still are) grown in China.
Stateside, kumquats are typically in season January through May.
Store kumquats in your refrigeratorscrisper drawerfor up to 2 weeks.
Skip the specialtyproduce washesand simply wash fresh kumquats under cool running water.
Then feel free to dive in and eat it whole; yes, skin and seeds included.
Test Kitchen Tip:Try eating kumquats at or near temperature, rather than fresh from the fridge.
The flavors often feel more balanced and complex when eaten at room temp.
That being said, theres absolutely nothing wrong with eating a chilled kumquat.
