To the Chinese, kumquats are a symbol of good luck and prosperity and are an important feature of the Chinese New Year holiday.
But they also pack a powerful health punch.
The small orange citrus superfruit, a popular delicacy during Lunar New Year, are storehouses of nutrition, packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
As more than a billion people in China and millions are around the world prepare to celebrate Lunar New Year, kumquats will be among the delicacies eaten, or given as gifts.
Kumquat trees adorned with red lai see fong (literally, good fortune envelopes) are auspicious decorations at the start of the Lunar New Year.
Native to China, the fruit is available ar
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Feb 03, 2021