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Kumquats

Kumquats
Common Packs:

5- and 10-lb. cartons

10-lb. bulk cartons

Receiving Inspecting:

Good quality kumquats should be firm and well-colored. Avoid fruit that is soft or shriveled.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 45-50° F/7-10° C
  • 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:

Kumquats are susceptible to chill injury if stored at low temperatures. To prevent chill injury, do not store below 41° F/5° C.

Usage Ideas:

  • Add kumquats to cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and ginger; serve with roasted meats.
  • Candy kumquats with honey and water; use to top cheesecakes, layer cakes, and chocolate mousse.
Seasonal Availability:

Major production areas include California and Florida.

Seasonality:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Nov
Dec

Flavor Profile

Sweet-tart rind with tart flesh; entire fruit is edible.

Texture Profile

Texture is much like an orange rind with stringy sections in the center; the whole fruit is edible.

Pairings

Pair with cheese, cranberries, honey, orange juice, pork.

Substitution Suggestions

Oranges.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 kumquats (19g) grams
Calories 15
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 12mg0%
Iron 0.16mg0%
Potassium 35mg0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.