The kumquat tree is slow-growing, shrubby, compact, 8 to 15 ft (2.4-4.5 m) tall, the branches light-green and angled when young, thornless or with a few spines. The fruit is oval-oblong or round, 5/8 to 1 1/2 in (1.6-4 cm) wide; peel is golden-yellow to reddish-orange, with large, conspicuous oil glands, fleshy, thick, tightly clinging, edible, the outer layer spicy, the inner layer sweet; the pulp is scant, in 3 to 6 segments, not very juicy, acid to subacid; contains small, pointed seeds or sometimes none; they are green within.
Nutrition:
1. Per 100g of Kumquat contain 71 calories of energy.
2. It also carry Carbohydrate (16g),
Protein (2g) and a low amount (1g) of Fat.
3. Kumquat is rich in different Vitamins and Minerals including- Vitamin (A,C, E, K), Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium etc.
Health Benefits:
1. Antioxidants and fiber in Kumquat helps to prevent heart diseases.2. Boost your immune system.
3. May Help Combat Obesity and Related Disorders
4. It may Boost Collagen Production.
5. Kumquat Helps Reduce Inflammation.
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