These are sometimes referred to as sweet kumquats because they have few seeds and are tasty to eat raw. Even though it was introduced to the United States in 1910, it’s still pretty rare. The other type is called Meiwa, also known as the round kumquat, widely grown in Japan.
The tree that bears this fruit is similar to an orange tree, and the fruit can hold up on to the dark green leaves for several months. It's oval-shaped and ranges from three quarters of an inch to 1 inch in diameter. There are two maintypes of kumquats: One is called the Nagami, also known as the oval kumquat, and it’s the one most commonly found in the United States. They are also known as “the little gold gems of the citrus family,” since they are tougher than oranges - withstanding both hot and freezing temperatures. They are cultivated in China, South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Nepal, Japan, the Middle East, Iran, and in some southern states in America. Kumquat - it’s a funny-sounding name and a cute-looking fruit, but these naturally sour, orange-colored things actually have many health benefits.
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