Bergamot fruit peel cut – Citrus ssp bergamiae

The bergamot tree is a hybrid citrus fruit grown primarily in Calabria, Italy, which has a Mediterranean climate. The peel of its fruit, with its complex aroma of lemon, sweet orange, and flowers, is highly valued in infusions, skincare products, and as a flavoring base for drinks and pastries.

Description

Dried bark, cut into small, irregular fragments, orange-yellow in color. Intense, zesty, and floral aroma. Crunchy texture, primarily used in infusions or as a flavoring.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Bergamot, bergamot peel, bergamot zest
• Latin name: Citrus ssp bergamiae
• Family: Rutaceae
• Part used: Fruit bark
• Form: Cut, dried
• Origin: Mediterranean (especially Italy, Calabria)
• English name: Bergamot peel
• German name: Bergamottenschale
• Name in Spanish: Cáscara de bergamota
• Name in Italian: Scorza di bergamotto
• Name in Arabic: قشرة البرغموت (Qishrat al-Burghamūt)

Main virtues

Used to flavor teas (such as Earl Grey), infusions, desserts, natural cosmetics, soaps, and massage oils. It refreshes, soothes, and stimulates all at once.

Main constituents

Essential oils (including bergapten, limonene, linalool), flavonoids, coumarins, organic acids.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 teaspoon for 250 ml of boiling water, infuse for 5 to 7 minutes.
• In the kitchen: flavor desserts, biscuits, jams, artisanal liqueurs.
• Cosmetic: in oily macerate or incorporated into homemade preparations.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not expose skin to the sun after applying oil containing bergamot extracts (possible photosensitization).
• Avoid if you have a known allergy to citrus fruits.
• Keep out of reach of young children.

History and origin

Introduced to the Mediterranean in the 17th century, bergamot quickly became a key ingredient in perfumery and flavored recipes. It is the source of the famous Earl Grey tea. Its essential oil is one of the basic components of classic colognes.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: away from heat and humidity.
• Packaging: kraft bag, glass jar, metal box.
• Appearance: small pieces of orange-yellow bark.
• Smell: fresh, lemony, floral, powerful.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Corpus of Mediterranean aromatic plants
• Culinary and artisanal cosmetic references
• Documentation on citrus fruits from Calabria (PGI)

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