The fresh kumquat fruit grown on the gardens is a different, flavorful, special flavor. It is the only citrus variety eaten with peel in the world. You can not find such fresh red sandalwood elsewhere, growing on the rich rug of Antakya / Hatay.
It is said that Kumquat's motherland is China. It means "gold oranges" in China. It is a rare fruit tree that can be grown in houses, on balconies. It has a very different flavor. You can use it in pastries and cookies, even in salads. It is the richest citrus fruit in terms of vitamin C. It contains abundant amounts of B1, B2, B3, and calcium.
