Giannetti Artisans Calabrese Bergamot Jam - Imported from Calabria, Italy - 7.7 oz Jar

Description

The bergamot is a wonderfully unique citrus that makes its home in Calabria. Bergamot fruit is round, slightly larger than an orange and not as yellow as a lemon. The skin is thin and has a delicate fragrance while the interior is extremely pungent and resembles that of a grapefruit. Historically, this citrus has been prized principally for its essential oil that is obtained by pressing the skin. 90% of bergamot production in the world market comes from Calabria, specifically, the Province of Reggio Calabria in the southernmost part of the region. The plant only grows in a small area ranging from Villa San Giovanni, just north of Reggio to Monasterace, which is around the tip about 100 miles along the coast. More recently, this fruit has been the focus of studies that have shown it to reduce total cholesterol, lower blood pressure and decrease blood sugar levels. It’s a veritable cocktail all wrapped up in a very sweet smelling skin! Giannetti Artisans’s Calabrese Bergamot Jam is great for spreading on toast, or using on a fresh goat cheese. Our particular Jam contains selected organic Calabrese bergamots and sugar in the raw. A simple Italian excellence from Calabria! Ingredients: 53% Organic Calabrese Bergamot, organic sugar in the raw, organic lemon juice, pectin. 7.7 oz – Also available at www . giannettiartisans . com