Name: ORGANIC BITTER ORANGES
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ORGANIC BITTER ORANGES

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3,20€

ZERO-KILOMETER BITTER ORANGES
Grown by Azienda Scollo, 100% organic, edible peel

€/kg ORIGIN: ITALY – SICILY

RIPENING PERIOD: From late November to March

CHARACTERISTICS AND USES: Bitter oranges differ from common oranges due to the intense bitterness of their pulp and their peel, which is rougher, more wrinkled, and brighter in color.

They are ideal for making marmalades and liqueurs. Additionally, they offer various health benefits, including:

Weight-loss properties
Therapeutic properties
Relaxing properties

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BITTER ORANGES: CAN WE EAT THEM?

The bitter orange, also known as “melangolo,” “wild orange,” or “Seville orange,” is an ancient hybrid between the pomelo and the mandarin. It is not commonly eaten raw in segments due to its sour taste, but it is still widely used in cooking and baking.

ORGANIC BITTER ORANGES: RECIPES AND TIPS ON HOW TO USE THEM

The bitter oranges from Azienda Scollo, being certified organic, can be used in their entirety:

The peel, being edible, can be used in baking to make candied orange peels, to add a special touch to your sweet and savory recipes, or to prepare bitter digestifs or liqueurs.
The pulp is used to prepare delicious jams and marmalades, perfect to enjoy on toasted bread, with aged cheeses, or to fill traditional desserts that capture the authentic flavor of the Mediterranean. Here is the step-by-step recipe:
https://www.aziendascollosebastiana.it/en/bitter-oranges-marmalade-recipe/
A pharmaceutical and herbal use of bitter orange is linked to its essential oil, which offers a wide range of benefits: it stimulates appetite, has antiseptic, antifungal, repellent, calming, and energizing properties.
Last but not least, it’s worth mentioning that the essence of orange blossom, extracted from the fresh flowers of the bitter orange tree and also known as “neroli“, is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy for its refined fragrance and beneficial properties.

SICILIAN BITTER ORANGES: MAIN PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS

Weight-loss properties, thanks to their synephrine content (a fat-burning substance);
Therapeutic properties: anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor;
Relaxing and calming effects;
Antiseptic, antifungal, and repellent properties.

They are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and B-complex vitamins (PP).

BITTER ORANGES FOR SALE ONLINE: PRICE PER KG

Our Bitter Oranges are zero-mile products, grown on the slopes of Mount Etna and sold online directly from the producer to the consumer. How much do bitter oranges cost per kilo?
With no intermediaries involved, we’re able to offer our products at an excellent quality/price ratio, and we often have special offers.
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