Kumquats also contain Omega

Kumquats also contain Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids like the ones found in cold water fish that are important for cardiovascular health and for preventing strokes. Fresh kumquats are packed with numerous health benefiting poly phenolic flavonoid anti oxidants such as carotenes, lutein, zea xanthin, tannins...etc. The kumquat peel is composed many important essential oils in it, including limonene, pinene, ? bergamotene, caryophyllene, ? humulene, and ? muurolene. Together, these compounds impart special citrus aroma to the fruit.