Guilin Kumquat

Guilin Kumquat

　　The fruit is oblate in shape, with a golden-yellow peel and pale yellow flesh. It can be eaten fresh or processed into honey kumquats, canned goods, candied kumquats, and kumquat juice. Kumquats are produced in Yangshuo, Lipu, and Gongcheng counties in Guilin. The kumquats from Baisha Township in Yangshuo are especially prized for their beautiful color, large size, thick flesh, crisp texture, fragrant aroma, and sweet-tart flavor. They contain carbohydrates (18–20%), vitamin C1, B2, B1, P, as well as nutrients such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus, making them very popular with consumers. In some places, kumquats are dwarfed and grown as potted ornamental trees, with golden fruits hanging abundantly on the branches, symbolizing a bountiful harvest. (Guilin)