Introducing our December Flavour of the Month: Bitter Orange
Development
1st December 2025
The Flavour
Bitter orange brings a bright, aromatic zest with a sophisticated hint of bitterness—think floral, warm, and slightly spicy. It’s the perfect festive-season flavour, pairing beautifully with classic holiday spices and adding depth to bakes, cocktails, and winter warmers. A small twist of bitter orange can instantly make any product feel seasonal and indulgent.
Aromatic and floral: It has a fragrant zestiness that’s more perfumed than sweet oranges.
Pleasantly bitter: The peel carries a sophisticated bitterness—think of marmalade, but more intense.
Sour with warmth: The juice is tangy and sharp, but the overall profile feels warmer and deeper than lemon or regular orange.
Slightly spicy: There’s an underlying spice-like note, almost reminiscent of cinnamon or clove, which makes it feel inherently wintery.
Applications
Our Bitter Orange is perfect for festive applications such as panettone, shortbread, dark chocolate, mulled wine, winter cocktails or spritzes, marinades, glazes and chutneys.
Want to develop your next big flavour innovation? Get in touch with our experts at info@nactarome.com or contact your Account Manager to request a sample.
