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Bergamot
For cooking, desserts and drinks · Sweeter than lemon
9.5 kg box
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Features
- Variety and origin: Bergamot – a prized citrus fruit grown in Sicily, a symbol of quality and Mediterranean fragrance.
- Appearance and shape: round fruit, slightly flattened at the poles, with yellow-green skin and an intense fragrance.
- Flesh and taste: juicy, with a strong flavour, sweeter than lemon but with fruity, aromatic notes.
- Growing method: integrated pest management, with no post-harvest treatments, for a natural, wholesome product.
- Nutritional values: rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, fibre, calcium and iron, with antioxidant and purifying properties.
- Origin and quality: product subject to weight loss. Origin Italy – Sicily – Class I.
Sicilian bergamot is harvested between October and March, at the time of greatest aromatic concentration. This citrus fruit with its unique fragrance is known the world over for its versatility: perfect in the kitchen, for making desserts and drinks, but also as a base for liqueurs and essential oils.
Packed in cardboard boxes of 9.5 kg, shipped directly from the producer by express courier, to guarantee freshness and quality.
Good to know
Description
Bergamot is one of the most precious and characteristic citrus fruits of Sicilian tradition. It stands out for its intense, unmistakable fragrance, due to the essential oils contained in the skin, and for its citrusy but delicate flavour, fruitier than lemon.
Originally from the Ionian coast of Sicily, it grows in a mild, breezy climate, where the fertile soil and the closeness of the sea give the fruit a unique aroma. The round, slightly flattened shape and the thin, fragrant skin make it perfect for extracting essences and for use in cooking.
Used since the eighteenth century to produce bergamot essential oil, employed in perfumery and aromatherapy, today the fruit is also prized in the kitchen for its versatility and its nutritional benefits.
Benefits and properties
Bergamot is a natural concentrate of vitamin C, useful for strengthening the immune system and fighting free radicals. It also contains vitamin A, potassium, calcium, iron and fibre, which aid digestion and help maintain a healthy metabolic balance.
The properties of bergamot include antioxidant, detoxifying and antibacterial effects.
Regular consumption, in the form of bergamot juice or bergamot drinks, helps reduce cholesterol and improve circulation.
Last but not least, bergamot essence: its essential oil, extracted from the skin, is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy for its relaxing and revitalising effect.
In the kitchen
In the kitchen, bergamot is an extremely versatile ingredient:
- ideal for bergamot marmalade, with an intense fragrance and citrus flavour;
- perfect for flavouring cakes, nougat, candied fruit and ice cream;
- excellent for making the traditional bergamot liqueur, a fragrant digestif;
- excellent as a dressing for bergamot risotto, fish dishes or gourmet salads;
- also used to make bergamot honey and refreshing artisan drinks.
Its refined, lingering aroma makes it the star of the best bergamot recipes, which bring a touch of freshness and originality to Mediterranean cooking.
Frequently asked questions
What does bergamot taste like?
It has a strong flavour, similar to lemon but fruitier and more fragrant, with a lingering, floral aroma.
What are the benefits of bergamot?
It is rich in vitamins and natural antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and improve circulation.
How do you use bergamot in the kitchen?
It can be used fresh, to make marmalades, liqueurs, desserts or savoury dishes. The zest is also very aromatic.
What is the difference between bergamot and lemon?
Bergamot has a fruitier aroma and a less sharp taste than lemon, with characteristic slightly bitter notes. The skin, thicker and more fragrant, contains a higher concentration of essential oils, responsible for its unmistakable scent.
Where can I buy Sicilian bergamot?
At AranciaDoc, a site specialising in the online sale of citrus fruit, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
With this box, shipping to Italy is free. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).