Fruit

Flesh

Flesh of bergamot is the primary edible interior once peel, pit or core is dealt with. It carries main flavour and texture. Slice, dice or purée; cook gently if delicate. Discard bruised or off areas. add tender leaves late; hard stems and seeds can go in early. Rest after high heat so juices redistribute before carving or plating.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshPrepared

Traits

Culinary FormFreshPrep DependentProduce PartSeasonalVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 55.6

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.28 g
Saturated Fat 0.05 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4.81 mg
Salt 0.01 g
Total Carbohydrate 13.8 g
Dietary Fibre 1.91 g
Total Sugars 10.1 g
Complex / starch 1.02 g
Protein 0.76 g
Water 86 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 55.6 kcal
Water 86 g
Carbohydrates 13.8 g
- Sugars 10.1 g
- Starch 1.02 g
- Fibre 1.91 g
Protein 0.76 g
Fat 0.28 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
  - Omega-3 0.01 g
Vitamins 38.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.4 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 14.4 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg
- Vitamin K 4.7 µg
Minerals 276 mg
- Major Minerals 275 mg
  - Calcium 20 mg
  - Sodium 4.81 mg
  - Potassium 250 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.01 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.03 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.04 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.4 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.2 · vitamin-b6: 0.08 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 14.4 · vitamin-e: 0.28 · vitamin-k: 4.7 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 4.81 · Potassium: 250 · Calcium: 20 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Flesh of Bergamot: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

500

Dried and fresh commercial packs of bergamot reached urban grocers, including named flesh portions.

1850