Kumquat

The kumquat fruit looks like miniature oranges. They grow to a maximum size of 4.5cm, are oblong to oval, and weigh between 5 and 20 grams. They are the smallest citrus fruit known. The smooth skin of the cumquat is relatively thin, golden yellow to reddish orange, has a lovely sweet smell and the skin is edible - a rarity under the citrus fruits. The flesh is light orange and divided in 3 to 7 segments and has an acid, sometimes sweet and spicy orange taste.

The origin of the kumquat is south-eastern China and Indochina. The fruit can be cultivated in all subtropical regions which are also home to oranges. As mentioned, main cultivator is China, but also Japan, North and South Africa, North and South America, Israel and several Mediterranean countries.