My neighbor is about the sweetest human ever! Originally from Hong Kong, she is now in her 80's and speaks very little English. Over the years, I have done my usual neighborly things, taking over jars of plum jam when I make enough for an army, giving her dozens of persimmons when my tree ripens and taking over a small Christmas gift each year. Over time, she and I have developed quite a bond and she now calls me her 7th kid. Recently she told me that her kumquat tree is ripe, and I was thrilled! When eaten whole, with the skins and flesh together, these little babies are what I call "Nature's Sour Patch Kids"! They are sweet and tart, firm yet soft.. all the things a good candy has. Except that instead of being loaded up with sugar and ingredients I cannot pronounce, it's filled with a cornucopia of nutrients as well as a little burst of juice when the flesh is pierced. As if being an amazing replacement for candy isn't enough these little babies pack more fiber in just five little pieces of fruit than a cup of broccoli by nearly 2 grams! Talk about staying regular. Not to mention 59mg calcium, 19mg magnesium, 41g vitamin C, and 177mg of potassium.
So, if you can find some of these babies, I hope you will give them a try. I think you will find that they are a great treat when you are craving something a little tart while a little sweet.
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AuthorI'm Michelle, and I've got a full plate! As a full-time dietetics student, step-mom, wife, study coach, and tutor in my late 30's, some days I'm barely scraping by. But, no matter what is on my plate, it's always gluten free! Categories
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