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Discovering the Versatile Uses of Calamansi: From Culinary Delight to Natural Remedy

Discovering the Versatile Uses of Calamansi: From Culinary Delight to Natural Remedy

Calamondin oranges, also known as Calamansi or Philippine limes, are small citrus fruits that are widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines. They are a cross between a mandarin orange and a kumquat, which gives them a tasty flavor that is both sweet and sour. The calamansi tree is a small, bushy evergreen that can grow up to 6 feet tall.  It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces fragrant white flowers that bloom year-round.  The fruit is small, about the size of a golf ball, and is usually picked when it is still green and slightly unripe. Calamansi...

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