Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur originating from the comune of Saronno. Depending on the brand, it may be made from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones, or almonds, all of which are natu
Apricot kernel
…byproduct of fruit processing and the extracted oil and resulting press cake have value. Apricot kernel oil gives Disaronno and some other types of amaretto their almond-like flavor. They are also used in Amaretti di Saronno. In Mandarin Chinese, the term xìngrén (杏仁) can refer to either apricot kernels or…