Bergamot orange

Bergamot Orange

The Bergamot Orange (Citrus bergamia), pronounced as /ˈbɜːrɡəˌmɒt/, is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green color similar to a lime.

Etymology

The word Bergamot is derived from the city of Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold. The name bergamot is of Turkish origin: beg-armudi or beg armut means "prince's pear" or "prince of pears".

Description

The Bergamot Orange is a hybrid of the sweet lemon (Citrus limetta) and the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium). The fruit is sour, and its aromatic peel is used to produce oil that is used in perfumery and also as a flavoring in Earl Grey tea.

Cultivation

Bergamot Orange is predominantly grown in southern Italy, particularly in the coastal regions of Reggio di Calabria and Sicily. It is also cultivated in the Ivory Coast, Argentina, and Brazil for the production of essential oil.

Uses

The oil extracted from the peel of the Bergamot Orange is used in perfumery for its ability to combine with a wide variety of fragrances to form a bouquet of aromas. It is also used in the food industry, particularly in the production of Earl Grey tea. In traditional medicine, Bergamot Orange oil has been used for its antiseptic properties.

Related Terms

• Citrus
• Lemon
• Bitter Orange
• Earl Grey tea
• Essential Oil

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bergamot orange
• Wikipedia's article - Bergamot orange

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