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The most important flavour element in Earl Grey Tea! But also an important ingredient in eau de toilette and perfumes. The bergamot is a small, round to pear-shaped, sour citrus fruit that grows on a tree. In nature, the tree can grow to about 4 m high, but in a pot, the plants can be pruned to 1 m. This species originates from southern Vietnam, so in winter, the plant must be kept frost-free.
The name bergamot comes from the town of Bergamo in Italy. In Greece, the plant is called Pergamonto, and it is said that this name comes from ancient Pergamon (now Bergama in Turkey). Some suspect that the name bergamot comes from the Turkish beg-armudi, which means "prince's pear." This is due to the pear-shaped fruits.
Bergamot oil is extracted from the peel of the unripe fruit. It is one of many substances used to denature alcohol. It is also used in aromatherapy.
Do not confuse this plant with Bergamot Mint (Monarda); this plant is named after the citrus fruit because of its similar scent and taste.
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Latin: Citrus bergamia
Dutch: Bergamot
Also known as: Pergamonto
English: Bergamot
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