The smallest burst of citrus flavour you can find, Kumquats can be eaten raw, pickled, or candied. No peeling necessary. Highly nutritious, exciting to munch on, and surprisingly delicious! </br></br>Kumquats aren't actually a citrus. In 1915, they were given their very own genus, Fortunella. So technically, even though they look like oranges, they're not actually citrus fruits. But, they sure taste like citrus. Kumquats have a tangy but sweet flavour and are perfect in salads and for making jellies.
There is a secret to enjoying these tiny citrus fruits. squeeze out the juice! Yes! Believe it or not, a kumquat is completely the opposite of most citrus fruit: the juice is sour and the skin is sweet!