Fruit of the Week: Kumquat

Name: Kumquats

Brand: Beats me

Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Co-op in Ames, Iowa

Country/Region of Origin: Argentina

Price in Iowa: $7.99 for 16 oz.

Description: Tiny orange, ovoid citrus fruits

Flavor: Sweet citrus rind, sour acid flesh.

Aroma: Sweet lemon and orange.

Texture/Mouth-feel: The rind has a nice snap to it. The flesh inside is less resilient, almost gooey.

Notes: I ate my first kumquat whole. The sour splash of the juice hit me like a smack in the face. Then, I tried nibbling on the rind. That was much more pleasant. Some people enjoy kumquats for the dichotomy of flavors. So people like the texture of the rind. I think I'd rather make kumquat marmalade.