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South Africa now cultivates a unique and ‘superior-tasting’ fruit

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The Alizza Fruit is a cross between a mandarin and a pomelo (the ancestor of the grapefruit). It recently received a prestigious Three-Star Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute, writes Fruitnet. Managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh, the variety was first introduced in the UK, Germany, and Spain in … Read more

What is a kumquat? Seen everywhere at Lunar New Year, the citrus fruit is tiny, orange, and a favourite ingredient of fine-dining chefs

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The fruit we tend to see during autumn and winter is mostly of the spherical kind, with skins the colour of orange dusted with the occasional spot of green. Kumquats are typically seen hanging from manicured bushes that bear an abundance of the glossy, round fruits. Their function is more than merely ornamental, though – … Read more