The fruits of the kumquat are edible. They taste spicy, sweet and sour and have a slightly bitter aftertaste. Not everyone likes fruits of this type on their own, but they are ideal as an addition to a fruit salad.
Are kumquat fruits edible and how to use them?
Kumquat fruits are edible and taste sweet and sour with a bitter aftertaste. The thin peel can be eaten and is suitable for seasoning Asian dishes, sauces or salads. Fruits of ornamental plants are also edible if a sufficient winter break is guaranteed.
By the way, the thin skin of the kumquat can be eaten with you. With its bitter sweetness, it is an excellent seasoning for Asian dishes and sauces. You can also refine a variety of salads with kumquats cut into slices or wedges.
Uses of kumquat:
- eat raw
- in fruit salad
- in Asian dishes
- Refine sauces
Does the ornamental plant also bear edible fruit?
Sometimes a kumquat purchased as an ornamental plant also produces fruits that are quite edible. However, the plant needs a sufficient winter break for this. Special varieties with particularly thin skins or sweeter pulp are also available.
Tips & Tricks
The kumquat tastes best fresh from the tree, so only harvest shortly before consumption.
