Kumquat

Citrus japonica, the scientific name for kumquats, is a tiny, tart-sweet fruit in the Rutaceae family. The compact size, bright, zesty flavor, and cold-hardiness of the citrus make it a favorite. According to experts, there are four to six different types of kumquats, with Nagami, Marumi, and Meiwa being the three most often grown varieties globally. Kumquats are associated with the Lunar New Year Festival in Asia and frequently stand for luck and success. The fruits are also taken from the tree with glossy green leaves and given as gifts to families and friends. The trees are frequently planted in entrances or grown as bonsai.

Kumquats are tiny fruits with an oblong, round, or oval shape that range in size from 2 to 5 cm. The fruit's thin, glossy, taut skin has conspicuous oil glands dispersed throughout it and ripens from green to golden yellow, orange, or red-orange depending on the type. There is little to no bitter white pith in the fruit, and the skin adheres firmly to the meat. Kumquats are a special type of citrus fruit since the skin, flesh, and seeds are all edible. The fruit's peel is sweet, lightly flowery, and fruity, which counteracts the harsh, sour flavor of the meat to provide a powerfully sweet-tart flavor with a zing of citrus.