bergamot
[ BER-gah-mot ]
A small acidic orange with a peel that yields an essential oil-called essence of bergamot-which is used for perfumes and confections. The peel is used in
EARL GRAY TEA. It's also candied and used in the same way as other candied fruit peels.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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