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Chinotto oranges are small, bitter citrus fruits that are native to Italy. In this article, we will explore what chinotto oranges are and the potential advantages they bring to the table. These unique fruits are not as well-known as their more popular counterparts like oranges or lemons, but they offer a distinct flavor and several health benefits....

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Italians have a taste for an often-missing component in food: bitterness. It can be found served straight-up in bitter greens, contrasted in the bittersweet tension of cocktails like Negroni, or in Italy’s nation-wide gamma of digestifs called amari (“bitters”). It is even in the Italian answer to Coca-Cola: a soda called Chinotto. My own weakness...

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If we think of some soft drink from the past, a bit retro, and one that moves us because we would like to instantly remember what it tastes like, chinotto comes to mind for us Italians. Coke-colored, lightly sparkling, a very pleasant and unique bitter taste. Now it is back in vogue and we see it directly in cans or bottles: but what exactly is it...

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In my research journey along the boot-shaped Italian peninsula, I realize that there are many realities that we know nothing about. Because it is often easier to stop at a first impression rather than to deepen our knowledge. And somehow, I feel lucky. It is a journey that brings to light stories and pieces of Italy that represent precious examples...

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