Other

Other This subheading includes: 1. citrons (Citrus medica), like a large lemon with very thick peel having a knobbed surface; the flesh is very fragrant, the pulp is acidulous and the candied rind is much used for cakes and confectionery; 2. kumquats (Fortunella japonica, Fortunella hindsii and Fortunella margarita), a fruit the size of a large olive, round or oblong without flattening at the ends, with a smooth skin, a small amount of pulp and a slightly acid taste; their skin is sweet and eaten raw or puréed; they are also sometimes used for confectionery; 3. chinottos (Citrus aurantium var. myrtifolia); 4. bergamots (Citrus aurantium var. bergamia), a species of orange, pale yellow in colour and pear-shaped, with a slightly acid flavour, mainly used for making essential oil; 5. oroblanco or sweetie (Citrus grandis Osbeck × Citrus paradisi Macf.), a cross between an acidless pomelo and a white grapefruit, with a thick rind in a bright green or golden colour; it is slightly larger in size than a grapefruit but with fewer seeds and a sweeter taste.