KUMQUATS
The name kumquat comes from the Cantonese for "golden orange." They resemble a miniature football in shape and are approximately 1 1/2-2 inches in length. Although they have a golden orange peel like larger oranges, the entire fruit is edible. The skin tastes sweet and the pulp is tart.
Checking for freshness
Select kumquats that are firm with no soft spots and no shriveling. Keep refrigerated up to two weeks or at room temperature if you will be eating the kumquats within a few days.
Preparation
Kumquats can be used to make a glaze for baked ham or a topping for ice cream or custard.
Nutrition Kumquats are saturated fat free, cholesterol free, high in the antioxidant vitamin C, very low in sodium.
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