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Kumquat

Tiny citrus eaten whole — the sweet peel and tart flesh together supply vitamin C, fiber, and aromatic oils.

Benefits

Key compounds

Vitamin Cfiberflavonoidsessential oilspotassium

May help with

Best for these goals

Immunitygut healthantioxidant

How to use it

Eat whole skin and all, candy, marmalade, or slice into salads

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

Acidic; the whole fruit including peel is high in fiber and oils — start with a few
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