Bergamot

Citrus limon

fruit

A yellow citrus with an intensely fragrant zest, grown mainly for its essential oil. It provides flavanones.

Origin

Calabria (Italy)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is used for its zest, from an organic or untreated fruit; its very sour flesh is squeezed more than eaten.

Molecules

FlavanonesIn small amounts, not counted Limonene

Did you know?

It is grown mainly on the Ionian coast of the province of Reggio Calabria, to the point of becoming the symbol of the city.