Storage

• In the shop min. 8° C - max. 10° C.
• Ethylene sensitivity: low
• Ethylene productivity: high
• At home: Keeps up to 3 weeks in a cool place. Keeps 1 week without refrigeration.

Quality and ripeness

The skin is supposed to be undamaged, firm and yellow-orange in colour. Kumquat ripe quickly, especially at warm temperatures. 

Use

The skin has a sweet taste while the flesh tastes sour to wry. The skin is edible just like the seeds. The fruit is commonly used in marmalades. Slice and add to salads, as garnish for cocktails (perforated or sliced), in tea (hot or cold), with grilled or roasted meat. Dip in chocolate and present as a candy.

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