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The kumquat is a small, bright orange-coloured citrus fruit. Kumquats are approximately 4 centimetres in diameter. Both the skin and the flesh are edible, and have a tart flavour. The skin is slightly sweeter, while the flesh is a little more sour. Kumquats are incredibly healthy and contain a lot of vitamin C and potassium.
This little citrus fruit is becoming more popular. Yex actively supports this wonderful product and we will be happy to help you with special offers and promotional activities.
Kumquats goes under our brand Discovered.
| Name | Kumquats |
| Family | Ruaceae |
| Origin | China |
| Source | South Africa, Israel, Spain |
| Availability | Year-round |
| Packaging | Ask about the options |
| Brand | Discovered or supplier’s brand |
Before selling, kumquats must be stored in a cool, dry place at 2 to 4°C and at a relative humidity (RH) of 90 to 95%.
We advise consumers to store kumquats at room temperature, in a fruit bowl, for example.
Kumquats don’t need to be peeled and can be eaten as is. However, do rinse them off before eating. Tip: Kumquats are delicious in a salad!
Extra tip for the consumer
Drop some kumquat slices in your water for a delicious flavour!
If the kumquat has a bit of green colored skin, then it will ripen naturally at room temperature. The fruit is ripe once the skin is bright orangey-yellow.
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The kumquat originally hails from China. It wasn’t introduced in Europe until the 19th century. Kumquats grow on trees that can reach a height of 4 metres. We source our kumquats from South Africa, Israel and Spain.
Kumquats go under our brand Discovered. The packaging on Discovered products provides not only details about their source and flavour but also explains how the product should be stored and prepared.
