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[[Image:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kumquats at Borough Market]] | [[Image:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kumquats at Borough Market]] | ||
The '''kumquats''' or '''cumquats''' are a group of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, in the genus Fortunella which may better be included in [[Citrus]] as it is often done. The edible fruit closely resembles that of the [[orange]] (Citrus sinensis) but is smaller and is often oval. | The '''kumquats''' or '''cumquats''' are a group of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, in the genus Fortunella which may better be included in [[Citrus]] as it is often done. The edible fruit closely resembles that of the [[orange]] (Citrus sinensis) but is smaller and is often oval. | ||
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In Taiwan, kumquats are a popular addition to both hot and iced [[tea]]. | In Taiwan, kumquats are a popular addition to both hot and iced [[tea]]. | ||
===Removing the wax coating from kumquats=== | ===Removing the wax coating from kumquats=== | ||
non organic [[citrus fruit]] is coated with a thin layer of wax (either petroleum based or natural), which prevents water loss and therefore extends the shelf life. Wax is also used for aesthetic reasons. Apparently, as consumers, we demand shiny fruit. Organic fruit is not waxed as that would not be permitted under organic standards. | |||
Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from kumquats: | Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from kumquats: | ||
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We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]]. | We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]]. | ||
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