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The Chinotto is a small, bitter citrus fruit classified as Citrus myrtifolia, belonging to the sour orange family. It is primarily cultivated in Italy and is known for its myrtle-like leaves. The fruit is most famously used to flavor the eponymous Italian soft drink, known as Chinotto, as well as various amaro liqueurs. It holds cultural significance in Italian beverage production.
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What is Chinotto botanically?
Chinotto is usually classified as Citrus myrtifolia, the myrtle-leaved orange. Its small leaves resemble those of myrtle, and its fruit is much smaller and more bitter than a common sweet orange.
What does fresh Chinotto fruit taste like?
The fruit is sharply bitter and acidic rather than a typical snack orange. Italian producers use it for candied fruit, syrups, jams, and flavoring in amari.
Which famous drinks use Chinotto?
The fruit flavors the Italian soft drink called chinotto, including Sanpellegrino's Chinò. Coca-Cola also sells Fanta Chinotto in Italy.
Where is Chinotto grown, and how large is the tree?
It is cultivated mainly in Italy, especially along parts of the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian coasts. Citrus myrtifolia is a compact tree that can reach roughly 3 meters.
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