Bergamot orange

Bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) is a fragrant citrus fruit cultivated chiefly for its aromatic peel, which yields bergamot essential oil.

Bergamot essential oil: A volatile oil obtained mainly from bergamot orange peel and used in fragrances, flavorings, and other products. This is the principal product for which bergamot orange is cultivated.
Citrus: A genus of flowering plants that includes oranges, lemons, limes, and related fruits. Bergamot orange belongs to this diverse group of cultivated fruits.
Calabria: A region in southern Italy known for producing bergamot oranges. Most commercial bergamot cultivation is concentrated along its Ionian coast.
Phototoxicity: A harmful skin reaction caused when a substance interacts with ultraviolet light. Bergamot oil containing furanocoumarins can make exposed skin phototoxic.
Earl Grey tea: A black tea flavored with bergamot oil or bergamot-derived flavoring. Bergamot gives this tea its characteristic citrus aroma.
Citrus taxonomy: The classification of Citrus species and their complex hybrid ancestry. Bergamot’s ancestry and classification are discussed within citrus taxonomy.
Reggio Calabria: A metropolitan area in Calabria, Italy, associated with commercial bergamot cultivation and processing. Its surrounding territory is a historic center of bergamot production.
Furanocoumarin: A class of plant compounds that can interact with ultraviolet radiation and affect skin or biological systems. These compounds explain the sunlight-related risks of some bergamot oils.
Cologne: A light perfume formulation traditionally associated with citrus and aromatic notes. Bergamot oil is a classic citrus component in cologne.
Essential oil: A concentrated mixture of volatile compounds produced by plants and commonly extracted by distillation or pressing. Bergamot oil is one specific plant-derived essential oil.

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