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Citrus sphaerocarpa
Also called Kumquat, Calamondin Orange, Changshou Kumquat, Hong Kong Kumquat, Golden Nutmeg Orange, Golden Bean Kumquat, Meiwa Kumquat
Kabosu is a Japanese citrus, closely related to yuzu, grown as an evergreen tree for its small, sharp green-to-yellow fruit used as a lemon-like juice. It is grown mainly in Oita Prefecture, Japan.
Kabosu (カボス or 臭橙; binomial name: Citrus sphaerocarpa) is a citrus fruit of an evergreen broad-leaf tree in the family Rutaceae. It is popular in Japan, especially Ōita Prefecture, where its juice is used to improve the taste of many dishes, especially cooked fish, sashimi, and hot pot dishes.
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