Taste Korean Food
#Dessert & Drinks

Wait… what is this and why is it $20?

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I saw something called Geumgyul Jeonggwa (candied kumquat) at Shinsegae Department Store in Korea.

It’s basically candied kumquats, but this small box with just 9 pieces was $20.42.

They look beautiful, but I was honestly surprised by the price.

Has anyone tried this before?

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