Calabrian bergamot, treasure chest of properties
Calabrian bergamot, fruit with infinite properties and active principles. Called “green gold“, according to tradition was imported by Christopher Columbus, while a further theory considers it a crossbreed of Lime e Bitter orange. These two citrus species populate exactly the area from Villa S. Giovanni a Monasterace, homeland of Bergamot, which develops here with an orchard of 1500 hectares (from which 90% of the national production originates). Produced worldwide, only in the land of Calabria boasts a complex DNA with as many as 350 traits.
The use of bergamot is indicated to keep excess cholesterol under control, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases. The essence of Calabrian bergamot also has beneficial effects on the respiratory tract and in the treatment of depressive states.
Drinking bergamot juice is the best way to assimilate its properties. It has always been used as a flavoring in Tea and in the production of cosmetics, recently also in the confectionery scene. Bergamot essential oil has the property of invigorating weaker odors, counteracting overpowering ones, and revealing latent fragrances. For this reason, it is a fundamental ingredient in many products, starting with classic eau de Cologne.
