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Kumquat

Selection Information

Usage: In fruit salads, gelatins, fruit drinks & desserts.

Selection: Texture of the kumquat is juicy, the flavor is tart then sweet and the fruit contains tiny white seeds, but the entire fruit is edible. Good-quality kumquats will be firm, bright orange and fairly large.

Avoid: Avoid product that is too small, overly soft or wrinkled.

Seasonal Information

Available December to May from Southern California and Florida.

Kumquat Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 whole kumquat without refuse, 19g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Sugars 2g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 1%	Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 1%	Iron 1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Kumquats are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a great source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.

Kumquat Tips & Trivia

Firm kumquats with the stems still attached may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
This miniature citrus fruit has been cultivated for centuries in China and Japan, but was introduced into Europe only about 150 years ago. The word comes from Cantonese, meaning, "golden orange," and was first spelled kam kwat.