For long periods of the year the purchase of the essence of natural bergamot (that artisan and unsophisticated) is almost impossible, you have to address directly to small local producers. One of our objectives is to combat counterfeit products, which are absolutely characteristic of Calabria.
The essence of bergamot is highly susceptible to counterfeiting. Typically, out of 10 buyers, 8 will have purchased counterfeit essence, diluted – elongated, chemically sophisticated. The reason for that is simply too much demand for the product.
Counterfeiting is about “cutting” or lengthening the product with other natural or synthetic flavours and substances, as the production is extremely limited in a strip of land of Calabria in the Ionian area of the Province of Reggio Calabria.
The request for bergamot essential oil
Over 90% of the production of bergamot essential oil ends in Paris, New York and Shanghai to satisfy large perfume companies, the remainder is purchased by other economic operators still based outside Calabria which then sell it for cosmetics and gastronomy.
In Calabria in the Ionian areas, our farmers and essence processors have already before processing the guaranteed sale, also due to a high analytical value (the initial titration).
In March, the end of production month is already all set.
Buyers look forward to the yearly quote and confirmation news on what they have ordered. Companies that produce essential oil retain a small portion, small amounts for study and the needs of the environment.
When to purchase pure bergamot essence?
The best time to order a good quantity of bergamot essence is between September and December, at the beginning of the bergamot harvest. Our association will collect the demands of essential oil.
Where to purchase the essence of bergamot
Purchasing pure bergamot essence directly from Calabria is certainly a guarantee of natural quality. For more information about the properties of the essence of bergamot from Reggio Calabria and the distillate of bergamot, contact us.
