BITTER ORANGE SYRUP

Product Information

BITTER ORANGE SYRUP

AREA OF PRODUCTION: South Lebanon- North Lebanon

DESCRIPTION: Light orange colored sugar syrup.

PRODUCTION METHOD: Bitter orange fruits are washed and

left to dry, they are then cut in two and squeezed by hand to

release the juice. It is not advisable to use the citrus squeezer,

even the manual one, because strong bitterness from the skin

will directly transfer to the juice. The juice is passed through a

fine colander and then mixed with sugar in the ratio of 1 liter

juice to 2 kgs sugar. The solution is then put on fire to boil and

directly poured into clean and dry glass bottles. It is possible

to have a mixture of citrus juices to prepare the syrup. We can

have lemon, orange and/or mandarine juice. A mixture of all in

different proportions will give different flavors of citrus syrups.

They are all prepared in the same manner, however taking into

consideration that for each liter of orange or mandarin juice

only 1 kg of sugar is added.

PRODUCTION PERIOD: Depending on the availability of

the fruits.

HISTORY AND TRADITION: The citrus syrups are prepared and

kept to be used as summer refreshing drinks or sorbets. They

are very convenient when you receive surprise guests; however

they are loaded with sugar!

MARKETING CHANNELS:

Modern delivery

Traditional retail

Direct sale

Festivals and folk festivities

Price: $30.00

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