The Sicilian bergamot is a citrus fruit that, although traditionally associated with Calabria, is also grown in Sicily, where the favorable climate and fertile soil favor its growth. The fruit has a smooth skin that varies from green to yellow, depending on the season, just as is the case with the lemon. Bergamot has a unique flavor that is more aromatic than other citrus fruits, with a combination of sweet, bitter and sour notes that make it particularly distinctive. Its intense fragrance is widely used both in cooking and in the cosmetic industry. Long Description: Sicilian bergamot is a citrus fruit that, although traditionally associated with Calabria, is also grown in Sicily, where the favorable climate and fertile soil favor its growth. The fruit has a smooth skin that varies from green to yellow, depending on the season, just as is the case with the lemon. Bergamot has a unique flavor that is more aromatic than other citrus fruits, with a combination of sweet, bitter and sour notes that make it particularly distinctive. Its intense fragrance is widely used both in cooking and in the cosmetic industry. In the culinary sphere, Sicilian bergamot is used to flavor desserts, jams, teas and beverages, as well as being used as the main ingredient to produce the iconic essential oil, which is highly valued for its fresh, citrusy aroma. Due to its high content of vitamin C, flavonoids and antioxidants, bergamot boasts several beneficial properties: it aids digestion, has anti-inflammatory effects and supports the immune system. It is also an excellent ally for skin health and stress reduction through the use of its essential oil. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Sicilian bergamot, also grown in Sicily as well as Calabria, has a skin that varies from green to yellow depending on the season. Its aromatic flavor is a mix of sweet, bitter and sour notes. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is used in cooking for teas, cakes and jams, and to produce health-beneficial essential oil. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":723735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_nlsw_expiry_date":"","_nlsw_lot_number":"","_nlsw_ingredients":"","_nlsw_ingredients_fr":"","_nlsw_ingredients_de":"","_nlsw_ingredients_en":"","_nlsw_ingredients_pl":"","_nlsw_nutrition_values":"","_nlsw_nutrition_values_fr":"","_nlsw_nutrition_values_de":"","_nlsw_nutrition_values_en":"","_nlsw_nutrition_values_pl":"","_nlsw_additional_info":"","_nlsw_additional_info_fr":"","_nlsw_additional_info_de":"","_nlsw_additional_info_en":"","_nlsw_additional_info_pl":"","_nlsw_label_attachment_id":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[946],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-680059","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-shop-online","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n