Bergamot peel from Calabria, Italy.
The pieces are 1 to 1.5 cm.
Bergamot peels are the zests of the citrus fruit Bergamot, which is a fruit from the same family as oranges and lemons. Bergamot is native to Italy and is often used to flavor teas, jams, desserts and baked goods.
Bergamot rinds are rich in essential oils that give them their characteristic scent and flavor, which is often described as both fruity and floral. Their flavor is slightly bitter, which allows them to complement the sweet taste of many desserts.
Apart from their culinary use, bergamot peels are also used in aromatherapy for their soothing and relaxing properties. Bergamot essential oil is often used to help relieve stress and anxiety, as well as to promote relaxation and restful sleep. However, it is important to note that some people may be sensitive to bergamot essential oil, and it may cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction in some people.
Bergamot is a citrus fruit native to Italy, the fruit of which is used to produce an essential oil highly valued in perfumery and aromatherapy. It is also used in cooking to flavor teas, jams, desserts and baked goods.
Bergamot has a thick, rough skin, greenish-yellow in color when ripe, and its flesh is very acidic and not very juicy. It is cultivated mainly in Calabria, in the south of Italy, where the Mediterranean climate is conducive to its growth.
