KumQuat of Corfu

• 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.

• 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.

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