The native land of kumquat, tangerine (Citrus reticulata) is China and Japan. Nowadays kumquat grows basically in Asia.

Kumquat is a berry, which by appearance reminds citrus. Kumquat can have yellow, orange colours, the round or oval form and waxy peel.

Candied fruits from kumquat keep juiciness of pulp, sweet-sour taste and delicate aroma; therefore they can be used independently, and as desserts and sweets.

Kumquat is very useful for children and people with the weak health, it increases immunity (is a source of beta-carotid, contains vitamins of group B, vitamin C, is rich with iron, calcium, phosphorus). It is recommended in case of gastro enteric path sickness.

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