MED4CITRUS

Nagami

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Species groupKumquat
Studied inAlgeria, France, Greece
Key compoundPeel flavonoids
PilotPilot A

The oval kumquat of Corfu. Star of Pilot A in Greek high schools. Tiny and eaten whole. Because the sweet peel is eaten too, kumquats deliver compounds that most citrus keep in the parts we throw away.

Nutraceutical snapshotPeel vs flesh
Peel flavonoids
Vitamin C
Fibre
Essential oils