Kumquat

From Produce Pal

Picking out healthy fruits and vegetables can sometimes be challenging. You don't want to wind up eating something that is either under or over ripe. If you have a hard time picking out a good fruit or vegetable while grocery shopping then this website is for you!
Read below for information on how to pick out a good kumquat.

Kumquat
Produce Type	Fruit

Contents 1 What to Look For 2 Storage Tips 3 Nutritional Facts 4 Fun Facts

What to Look For

Should be about one and a half inches long. Look for thin, orange skin. If green leaves are still attached, they should be the freshest.

Storage Tips

Lasts at room temperature for 1 or 2 days. Can be placed in a paper bag if the stem is still attached and put into the refrigerator for up to a month, but it will continue to ripen during that time.

Nutritional Facts

Good source of vitamin A and C as well as fiber, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. However, its calories mostly come from sugars.

Fun Facts

• Kumquats are native to China and means gold orange in Chinese.
• The skin of the fruit can be eaten.