Once purchased, you can store kumquats in your home for up to two weeks provided that they are placed in a plastic container or bag then kept in your refrigerator. While the most common use for the kumquat fruit is to eat it whole, as is, other popular uses for the fruit include adding pieces of it to fruit salads or to dessert recipes. Kumquats are also used to make jellies, jams and marmalades and are often pickled, whole or preserved in syrups for future use. You might also be able to purchase candied kumquats at some ethnic grocery stores. These treats are quite good and are popular as Chinese confections.
Kumquats are diverse fruits that also offer many nutritional benefits.
Additionally, kumquats contain traces of calcium and iron. For those on a diet, approximately eight kumquats contain 100 calories. Thus, they offer a sweet alternative to other less healthy snack foods. If you are looking to grow a plant that can serve as both a decorative object and a food source, and you live in a warm climate, you may want to consider the kumquat. It offers an attractive plant and delicious fruit all in one evergreen tree.