Bergamot Calabria is an association of bergamot producers from the Calabrian Ionian coast, specializing in the promotion and bulk sales of: Bergamot Essential Oil, Bergamot Fruit, Raw Fibers, Juice, and Fresh Fruit.
Our production comes from the fragrant cultivations in the area between Villa San Giovanni and Gioiosa Ionica, in the province of Reggio Calabria. This is a unique area due to its specific microclimate, where only exceptional fruits are produced. The cultivations are strictly organic, meaning that no chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or synthetic insecticides are used, only natural substances.
We provide the following products, coming from sustainable agriculture, in bulk sales (large quantities):
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We provide Essential Oil of Bergamot extracted from fruits of organic bergamot, in which there are hives for the production of honey. This ensures no contamination by pesticides and proper sustainable cultivation. The fruits from which the essence is extracted guarantee the quality and authenticity of the origin.
The essential oil of Bergamot is particularly subject to counterfeiting, being a precious essence produced in relatively small quantities.
The essential oil of bergamot is extracted from fruits by enterprises on the Jonian coast of Calabria and from organic agriculture.
Bergamot essential oil is extracted with modern peelers equipped with automatic and centrifugal disc systems for the immediate separation of the essence.
The essential oil of bergamot immediately after extraction is submitted to a chemical analysis and stored in special steel drums, then distributed in sealed containers catalogued with a unique traceability identification number.
We supply the datasheet with all the necessary information, such as:
Origin, Distilled parts, Main components.
Our organic bergamot essence is destined to:
Perfumers, Food, Pharmacies and Herbs.
We can provide: Pure, Deterpenated, Distillate, Furocumarine free.
Allowing the cultivation of Bergamot is certainly the mild climate present in Calabria, combined with the fertility of its lands: the presence of light and sun ensured during the periods of cultivation assures the bergamot trees a luxuriant growth, even up to four meters high.
In antiquity, the essence was extracted manually using the sponge method. Nowadays with modern peelers equipped with automatic systems to load and unload fruits, during the extraction a rain of water brings the products of the peeling to the prices-debris and finally to centrifuges with discs for the immediate separation of the essence.
Is it also known as “green gold” why it is so precious? The essential oil of bergamot releases a pleasantly fruity and fresh aroma. It is considered a true tonic of humour. In addition, it releases tensions and fears, giving new energy thanks to its invigorating action.
The essence of Bergamot offered by us is destined for: Perfumers, Food Companies, Pharmaceuticals and Herbal
Essential oil extracted from ecologically sustainable cultures
The crops in the Ionian area are known for producing bergamots with a fresh and fruity scent
All suppliers practice sustainable agriculture.
Producers who supply are prohibited from using pesticides or herbicides
Fresh organic fruit
Essential oil is extracted through centrifugal separation
The juice is stored in airtight containers to prevent oxidative phenomena
If you’re feeling stressed or tense, bergamot essential oil is perfect for you! The soft and fresh scent is a natural antidepressant because it reduces states of nervousness, confusion, depression, stress and fear, bringing serenity and calm even where there is a problem of insomnia, relaxing and conciliating sleep.
One characteristic which distinguishes bergamot oil from other oils extracted from citrus is its ability to raise the mood and at the same time soothe worries. This unique ability makes this oil ideal to help handle tense conditions and feelings of sadness.
It acts on the nervous system by neutralizing anxious states, is an effective remedy in case of sleeplessness, because it relaxes, reconciling sleep.
It is used in perfumery as a component of fragrances and is the main olfactory component of the best perfumes.
On the skin, after dilution, plays a powerful antibacterial and disinfectant, in case of abscess and acne. In vaginal washings are indicated or cystitis, leucorrhoea, other infections and irritations of the urogenital tract. In rinses, gargling is recommended against halitosis.
Already used in aromatherapy to improve mood and stress symptoms, it can be used in the future in cases of dementia behavioural disorders and chronic pain: the results of preclinical and clinical studies in progress, open up new perspectives for human use.
Bergamot is among the most present essences in the composition of masculine and feminine perfumes. It is characterized by its fresh but simultaneously enveloping character.
Bergamot is a component that leaves a mark of character, even when it is between the top notes. The latter are those that stimulate the senses and capture the interest of those who try perfume.
We will find what are the best fragrances that feature Bergamot in their composition.
The Bergamot producing area of Reggio Calabria – Essential Oil DOP affects municipalities located in an area of approximately 100 km on the Ionian coast of the province of Reggio Calabria, in the Calabria region.
Bergamot essential oil comes from Citrus Bergamia, a plant belonging to the Rutaceae family. Recognized for its soothing and antiseptic properties, it is useful against stress and depression.
Quality controls are performed in the laboratories to verify and ensure their properties. The organoleptic characteristics are first verified, such as the aroma and colouring of the product. Samples are then analysed to ensure that pesticides are not present. If the quality control is positive, the essential oil is ready to be bottled, it complies with extremely strict standards.
In addition to its use in perfumery, the essential oil of bergamot is ascribed anti-inflammatory, disinfecting and healing properties, while the juice obtained from the fruit seems to have hypocholesterolemic activity and potential antitumor activity.
The essential oil obtained from bergamot is an excellent disinfectant, sebum-regulator and antibacterial when applied to the skin. It finds many uses for the treatment of acne and blackheads: just 3 drops combined with moisturizer or tonic to achieve an astringent effect.
Bergamot juice would also control both bad cholesterol and decrease blood glucose levels, which is a cure-all for diabetics.
The diet of bergamot is to take fruit juice every morning on an empty stomach and eat breakfast regularly.
Extraction is done by cold pressing of the epicarp near the field, in order not to alter its characteristics. Once harvested, the fruit is cleaned and peeled. Immediately after, the skin is mechanically pressed to extract the freshly scented essential oil.
The bergamot has a unique taste, firm, sour, very similar to lemon, but more fruity. “How is its fragrance?” Also known as “The Green Gold of Calabria”, bergamot is a citrus with a delicate scent and not too spicy.
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