Such the contradiction that is this little orange the size of an olive, bearing an outer rind that is sweet and an inner flesh that is sour like a lemon!
Yet it is the contradiction that makes this little fruit so delightful! Kumquats are nutritious, containing antioxidant vitamins (Vitamins A, C & E), B vitamins, flavonoids, antioxidants (such as carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and tannins), as well as minerals, such as calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. Eating the peel is important because it contains health promoting essential oils, together with fiber and antioxidants. Among the known health benefits of Kumquats are supporting digestive health, assisting with collagen synthesis, acting as membrane-stabilizing antioxidants throughout the body, supporting the immune system, and providing co-factors for metabolism. The sweet-sour contradiction of Kumquats also makes these superfruits fun for new creative dishes that call for a zesty uplift.
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Photo by Polina Kovaleva