How to Eat a Kumquat

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Follow these steps to impress your friends with your knowledge of this funnily named fruit.

Step 1: Wash and pull off stem pieces
Wash the kumquat and pull off any stem pieces that remain on the fruit.

Step 2: Roll between fingers
Roll the kumquat between your fingers to release its essential oils.

Step 3: Pop in your mouth and chew
Pop it in your mouth and chew, skin and all.

Tip
The skin of the kumquat is its sweetest part, so chew a couple of times to release the sweet essential oils.

Step 4: Spit or swallow the seeds
Spit out or swallow the seeds.

Did You Know?
Did you know? Kumquats are a symbol of prosperity in China and are a main staple during Lunar New Year celebrations.