They’re small. They’re orange. They’re tart. They’re sweet. And thankfully for this journal post, they’re seriously photogenic. These guys are always showing off in photos.
But I wanted to take a moment to talk about the fruit themselves because I eat them as often as I can for their taste and nutritional benefits.
Kumquats, nestling in a willow hamper.
I never paid much attention to kumquats. I had heard about how tart they were and having a very developed sweet-tooth, I stayed away. Until recently…
Kumquats are both tart and sweet. And yes, they are a citrus. But in this case, the tartness is in the flesh of the fruit and the sweetness in the peel. And the longer you chew on one, the sweeter it gets.
A super-healthy combo.
I discovered a taste for kumquats for the first time in my life just a couple of years and I’m very glad I did. Not only are they refreshing and great for a snack, but their nutritional value is off the charts! Take a look at this:
A 100-gram serving (about 5 whole kumquats) contains:
· Calories: 71
· Carbs: 16 grams
· Protein: 2 grams
· Fat: 1 gram
· Fiber: 6.5 grams
· Vitamin A: 6% of the RDI
· Vitamin C: 73% of the RDI
· Calcium: 6% of the RDI
· Manganese: 7% of the RDI
They have protein! They’re Keto! Ok – probably not Keto, but just look at all that healthy goodness packed into just 5 pieces of fruit the size of your thumb.
I lifted the above information from an online web site about kumquats – here’s a link to the full-length read: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/kumquat#nutrition
So when you’re cruising by the citrus in the produce section of your local market and see these nutritionally power-packed fruits, you’ll know to eat them whole (peel and all) and enjoy all the juicy perfection they have to offer.
Looking good with blackberry blossoms.
I’m a fan. You should be one too.
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