Tag: Fragrant fruit

The vast majority of the world's citrus bergamot, over 90%, is cultivated in the coastal region of Calabria in Southern Italy. While most people associate its distinct aroma with Earl Grey tea, many are unaware of its other common and scientific names. This fragrant fruit, a unique hybrid, goes by several titles that reflect its characteristics and historical roots.

Native to the Himalayan foothills, the cedrat fruit (*Citrus medica*) is one of the three original species of citrus from which all modern cultivars arose through centuries of cultivation. This large, distinctive fruit is revered not for its sparse, dry pulp, but for its thick, fragrant rind and potent essential oils.