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Citrons
For eating, desserts and marmalade · Thick, fragrant peel
About 16/19 pcs. Also available to buy by the piece in the typical products store.
9.5 kg box
We open orders once the harvest is ready.
Citrus fruit ripe today
Features
- Variety and origin: Citron – a citrus fruit typical of Sicily, belonging to the Rutaceae family.
- Appearance and shape: large fruit with thick, rough, highly fragrant skin, yellow-green in colour.
- Flesh and taste: pale, sweet and slightly tart, with an intense, refreshing aroma.
- Growing method: integrated pest management, with no post-harvest treatments or protective waxes.
- Nutritional values: rich in vitamins C and B1, low in fat, with antioxidant, digestive and laxative properties.
- Origin and quality: product subject to weight loss. Origin Italy – Sicily – Class I.
Sicilian citrons are harvested between November and February, when the fruit reaches its maximum content of juice and essential oils.
This extraordinary citrus fruit, low in calories and rich in benefits for the body, is prized both for eating fresh and for making desserts, marmalades and liqueurs.
Packed in cardboard boxes of 9.5 kg, shipped by express courier, to guarantee aroma and freshness from Sicily to your table.
Good to know
Description
Sicilian citrons are ancient, prized citrus fruits, known since antiquity for their beneficial properties and the intense fragrance of their skin. They stand out for their impressive size and thick skin, which contains a sweet, fragrant white part (albedo) used in cooking and pastry-making.
Unlike other citrus fruits such as lemon, the citron has less juice, but a higher concentration of essential oils and antioxidant substances.
Its delicate aroma and balanced flavour make it ideal for citron marmalades, candied peel and artisan drinks.
Grown in the heart of Sicily, in a mild, sunny climate, Sicilian citrons capture all the flavour of the Mediterranean and are prized the world over for their versatility in the kitchen.
Benefits and properties
The citron is a precious source of vitamin C and vitamin B1, which strengthen the immune system and aid digestion. It also contains potassium, calcium and iron, minerals that contribute to the proper functioning of the body and muscle wellbeing.
The properties of the citron include antioxidant, purifying and laxative effects.
Citron juice, drunk in the morning or diluted in water, helps kick-start the metabolism and cleanse the body of toxins. Thanks to its low fat and sugar content, it is perfect for anyone following a balanced diet.
In the kitchen
In the kitchen, the citron is a versatile, refined ingredient, ideal for both sweet and savoury recipes:
- for making citron marmalade, with an intense, aromatic flavour;
- for making candied citron peel and Sicilian nougat;
- for flavouring risottos, fish and fresh salads;
- as a base for citron liqueurs or for creating fragrant bergamot and citron drinks;
- for the artisan production of honey and citrus desserts.
You can eat it fresh, cut into slices, with a drizzle of oil and sugar, or use it for traditional Sicilian recipes with an authentic flavour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a citron and a lemon?
The citron is larger, with thick skin and a sweet aroma; the lemon is juicier and more acidic.
How do you eat a citron?
It can be eaten fresh, candied or as marmalade. The white inner part is also edible and very fragrant.
What are the benefits of the citron?
It has digestive, antioxidant and purifying properties, thanks to its high content of vitamins and minerals.
How do you use the citron in the kitchen?
It can be used for desserts, risottos, drinks and liqueurs, or as a natural flavouring.
Where can I buy Sicilian citrons?
At AranciaDoc, a site dedicated to the online sale of Sicilian citrus fruit.
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).