Kumquat
Kumquat or cumquats belongs to citrus and is the size of a big olive. Kumquats are best eaten whole: unpeeled. Their sweet flavor actually comes from the peel, while their juice is tart.
Kumquats are a super source of immune-supportive vitamin C. Additionally, some of the plant compounds in kumquats may also help to boost your immune system. One compound in kumquats that helps stimulate natural killer cells is a carotenoid called beta-cryptoxanthin.
Some varieties ripen from November through January and some from mid-December to April.
Kumquat or cumquats belongs to citrus and is the size of a big olive. Kumquats are best eaten whole: unpeeled. Their sweet flavor actually comes from the peel, while their juice is tart.
Kumquats are a super source of immune-supportive vitamin C. Additionally, some of the plant compounds in kumquats may also help to boost your immune system. One compound in kumquats that helps stimulate natural killer cells is a carotenoid called beta-cryptoxanthin.
Some varieties ripen from November through January and some from mid-December to April.
Kumquat or cumquats belongs to citrus and is the size of a big olive. Kumquats are best eaten whole: unpeeled. Their sweet flavor actually comes from the peel, while their juice is tart.
Kumquats are a super source of immune-supportive vitamin C. Additionally, some of the plant compounds in kumquats may also help to boost your immune system. One compound in kumquats that helps stimulate natural killer cells is a carotenoid called beta-cryptoxanthin.
Some varieties ripen from November through January and some from mid-December to April.
Tips
Kumquats tend to stay fresh longer and keep their taste longer if you keep a few leaves still attached.