2. • Kumquats or cumquats are slow-growing
evergreen shrubs or short trees, from 2.5 to 4.5
metres (8 to 15 ft) tall, with dense
branches, sometimes bearing small thorns.
Depending on size, the kumquat tree can
produce hundreds or even thousands of fruits
each year.
3. • Apart from eating it in its natural form or using it
in cooking, it can be used in making spoon
sweets, jams, syrups and liqueurs .In fact, the
most famous product of Corfu is kumquat
liqueur. This liqueur can be made by macerating
cumquats in vodka, gin, brandy or other clear
spirits.
• Kumquat is rich in Vitamin C and 13 other
vitamins. The fruit also has medicinal
properties, as it relieves hypertension.
