Also call: Cumquat
 | DESCRIPTION
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Kumquat is like a tiny small oranges where the skin is sweet and the flesh inside
is bitter. When the skin and the flesh eats together it gives a nice sweet-sour feeling in
your mouth.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
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Kumquats are originated in China. The name Kumquat comes from the Cantonese 'kam
kwat', meaning "golden orange".There are now grown in Japan and Malaysia.
Most Asians use this small bushes as a ornament plant in their home.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
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Select firm, plump brightly coloured fruit with thin skin.
The best way to store Kumquats is with the stem still intact to them. It can be
refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
| PREPARATION AND USE
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Wash the fruit thoroughly as the skin can be edible. Kumquats can be eaten whole
as they are or served in winter salad and fruit salads. They can also be used in making
marmalade, jams, cakes and biscuits. Kumquats are best preserved in brandy.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
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Kumquats has a very, very good source of vitamin C.
| MAJOR NUTRIENTS
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- SERVING SIZE: 20 grm
| * ENERGY: |
50 kj |
* IRON: |
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| * PROTEIN: |
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* POTASSIUM: |
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| * FAT: |
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* CALCIUM: |
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| * CARBOHYDRATE: |
3
grm |
* VITAMIN A: |
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| * DIETARY FIBRE: |
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* VITAMIN B: |
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| * SODIUM: |
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* VITAMIN C: |
7
mg |
| VARIETY
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