Bergamot

At a glance

Bergamot is a citrus material pressed from the peel of Citrus bergamia, prized for its bright, slightly floral top-note sparkle.

Origin

Citrus bergamia peel, primarily grown in Calabria, Italy

Extraction

Cold expression

Profile

Bright, sparkling citrus with a subtle floral-bitter edge

IFRA status

Restricted, bergapten (furocoumarin) limits under IFRA due to phototoxicity

Cost tier

Medium