Bitter oranges have been cultivated in Dubrovnik, in southern Dalmatia, for centuries. Every garden has at least one tree of this native variety, which requires no chemical treatments.
A group of women has decided to turn their bitter orange marmalade production into a small business, and they have joined together in a cooperative. To reinforce the link between the community and its products, for the last three years, February 2 has been designated “Bitter Orange Day,” a day of celebration and a reminder of how important it is to value local flavors and knowledge.
Production area
Dubrovnik
Contacts
CoordinatorIvo Kara-Pesic
Tel. +385 959295764
slowfood.dubrovnik@gmail.com