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— FRUIT – CITRUS
Bergamot
Bergamot is also known under the name ‘’lucky fruit’’. It is a crossing between a lemon and a bitter orange. The pulp of this citrus fruit has a calming and uplifting effect. It is therefore not surprising that this Italian citrus fruit is often used in perfumes, but also in the well-known Earl Gray tea. The citrus fruit gets its name from the place where it comes from: the Italian city of Bergamo.
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Origin
Bergamot was first cultivated around the year 1750 in the Italian town of Bergamo. The most likely theory is that the fruit is the result of a spontaneous mutation of a lime and a bitter orange. But there are also claims that the fruit was found by Columbus in the Canary Islands and brought back to Europe.
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How to store
Do not store them in the refrigerator, but on the fruit bowl, as they can be kept for 1 to 2 weeks.
How to eat
Use the bergamot just as how you would use a normal lemon. For example prepare delicious sweet treats with it such as pies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies and macarons.