Traditional Bergamot Candy from Nancy are the only French candies to ever obtain the coveted Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) label.
The Bergamot fruit was first popularized in France by King Stanislas in the 18th century. In 1850, a perfumer suggested to a confectioner in Nancy that he combine the essence of Bergamot with sugar to make candy. Since then, the Bergamot of Nancy has become a prized French sweet loved by many!