This fruit is a real vitamin bomb that we reach too rarely – Not everyone knows about its existence. Check why you should eat calamondin – you can grow a tree even on a windowsill in your kitchen.
Kalamondyna (Citrofortunella microcarpa) This is the intersection of sour mandarin and japanese kumkwat. This citrus comes from China, it has been grown for a long time, among others in Indonesia, Vietnam or the Philippines. Clamondine cultivation can currently be found in many Southeast Asia countries as an oriental tree – in the Bahamas and Hawaii.
The calamondin fruits are small, they have about 4 cm in diameter and an intensely orange peel.
Are calamondin fruits edible? Definitely yes – interestingly, you can easily eat them without peeling, together with the skin. It is worth reaching for calamondin, because it has a lot of health -promoting properties. Rich in vitamin C, has little calories – one fruit is only 12 kcal. Each of them is also the content of potassium, iron, phosphorus, niacin and taminy. Kalamondin is also rich in calcium.
By eating calamondin, you support your immune system. This inconspicuous fruit can also lower LDL cholesterol, improve metabolism, diuretic and alleviate the symptoms of insect bites. In addition, a mixture of calamondin juice with pepper, served in a small amount, helps to fight bronchial phlegm.
Eating calamondin fruit is a very good idea when it comes to diabetics – they help reduce blood glucose and regulate insulin secretion. Also eat to reduce tiredness and drowsiness – one small fruit can add energy. In addition, calamondines have antioxidant, brighten skin discoloration and stimulate collagen formation.
How to eat calamondin? First of all, you can eat it raw – just wash the fruit, cut in half and eat with the skin or squeeze the juice. If you want to prepare A refreshing drink from Kalamondinyou need 12 fruits from which you will squeeze the juice. Then add 2 cups of water and 3/4 cup of honey.
This fruit It is also great for desserts, cocktails, marinades or dressings – As a replacement for more “traditional”, better known to us citrus.
Sources: Sklecz.to, Terazpoczy.pl
