Diamante Citron vs Citron

The Diamante citron is a Citrus medica cultivar grown primarily in the Calabria region of southern Italy, particularly around the town of Diamante. It is commercially valued for its thick, white albedo (pith), which constitutes the primary ingredient in traditional candied citron peel used in European baked goods and confectionery. The annual harvest and processing of citron is a significant agric...

The citron is a fragrant citrus fruit and one of the three original ancestral species from which most modern cultivated citrus varieties descend. Unlike most other citrus fruits, the citron contains a thick, spongy white albedo and very little juicy pulp, making its heavy, fragrant rind its primary culinary and commercial asset. Throughout history, the fruit has been heavily cultivated and utilize...