The kumquat plant originates from China and Europe was cultivated at first as an ornamental plant, while the name in Chinese means "golden orange". The flesh is not succulent and its taste is a bit acidic and sweet, yet its consumption offers significant benefits to our body. Kumquat is a source of vitamins C and A that help in the healing of wounds, but they also have few calories.
Also, the high fiber content makes it good to fight appetite, reducing or preventing high cholesterol.
In addition, kumquats have beneficial properties in our health because of the antioxidants they contain and are a moderate source of metals such as calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. This results in protection for bones and teeth and help in the production of red blood cells and in the formation of red blood cells.
In Greece, kumquat is mainly grown in Corfu and other Ionian islands for its fruit used in confectionery.
It can be considered amazing as a dessert, either as an addition of yoghurt or ice cream. You can add it to a cake or bake, and it suits superbly with chocolate, coffee and candy. Try it also in salty dishes, as it binds exceptionally with chicory or poultry and fish, and will compensate you !!!
