Delicious country fruit reminds me of my childhood, only available in summer, priced from 30,000 VND/kg, helps cool down and cure coughs very well

GĐXH - This fruit is only available in the summer, not only delicious but also helps to cool down and cure coughs very well, currently quite cheap from only 30,000 VND/kg. Choose in the following way to ensure buying delicious fruit.

Kumquat in season

Kumquat is currently in season, usually starting from late June to the end of July. During the main season, kumquat is often delicious, has a characteristic sweet and sour taste, and is loved by many people.

According to a survey by PV of the Family & Society website, at this time, kumquats are sold a lot in traditional markets, online markets... Consumers can easily choose bunches of ripe, fragrant kumquats. The price of this fruit is being sold from 30,000 - 40,000 VND/kg.

Kumquats are currently in season and are sold a lot in the market. Photo: PT

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thom - a trader said: "Compared to last year, this year the price of kumquat is higher due to crop failure. Kumquat only appears in the summer, the ripening time is very short, about a month, so many people often take advantage of the opportunity to order a few kilos. On average, I import a hundred kilograms a day to pay customers, some people buy a few dozen kilos, and others also buy a few kilos. In addition to eating directly, people use this fruit to soak and gradually treat coughs. The fruit has a sweet, sour taste and a very unique aroma. Eating a lot of this fruit will make the tongue a bit sore, but many people still like it very much."

For many people, kumquat is a delicious, flavorful gift from the countryside that reminds them of their childhood. Photo: PT

This rustic fruit is not only a snack to help cool down on summer days, but if used properly, it is also very good for health. General practitioner Bui Dac Sang said that in Oriental medicine, kumquat is still used as a precious medicine. Many people often use kumquat soaked in honey to treat coughs, especially coughs in children, or to support heat clearing, some diseases such as fever, flu, stomachache, intestinal diseases...

Tips for choosing delicious kumquats

According to Ms. Thom, to choose delicious kumquats, consumers also need to pay attention to a few things. Delicious kumquats are dark yellow, evenly colored because they are just ripe, and have a natural sweet taste. Choose fresh bunches, large round fruits that will have a lot of flesh. People should avoid choosing bunches with light yellow or slightly green fruits that will have a sour taste; and overripe fruits are easily bruised and not delicious.

Fruits with deep, even yellow color are delicious kumquats. Photo PT

When choosing, buyers can test by pressing lightly on the fruit. If it is soft, they should not choose it because it is overripe and easily crushed. People can also try a few fruits before buying to see if the kumquat has a moderate sweet and sour taste, suitable for their taste. Another thing to note is that people should choose kumquats with a characteristic aroma, without any strange smell.

To preserve kumquats for year-round use, people often dry them for later use or soak them in honey or make jam.

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