Juniper berries

Technical Name : Juniperus communis

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They have sharp flavor similar to rosemary (minty and bitter).

Usage Tips

Juniper berries can be used fresh, but are usually found in the dried form. They can be used to flavour casseroles, marinades and stuffings and complement pork, rabbit, venison, beef and duck.
They can be used in sweet dishes such as fruitcake.
Oil from the juinper berries is used to make gin.
They go well with cabbage, pork, beef, game, sauerkraut, oily fish such as mackerel.
Juniper berries are used as a spice in cooking.

Description

Juniper berry is the female seed cone constructed by the various species of junipers. It is not a true berry but a cone with uncommonly fleshy and merged scales, which give it a berry-like appearance.They have a dark blue color with a silver bloom and very firm texture. They belong to the Cypress Family. They are available in the late summer and early fall. They are native to the northern latitudes of Europe, Asia and North America. They are used in European cuisine. They grow in most parts of North America.

Health benefits

Juniper berries contain vitamin C that boosts immunity. ⁽¹⁾
They also contain flavonoids which prevent chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer.⁽¹⁾
They contain antioxidants, which helps to prevent disease because they relieve oxidative stress caused by too many free radicals in the system.⁽²⁾
They also help to improve digestion.⁽²⁾
They help in the treatment of leishmaniasis.⁽²⁾

Note

People with kidney problems should avoid the use of juniper berries as it might be harmful.⁽³⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Juniper_Berries_9389.php

(2) https://draxe.com/juniper-berries/

(3) https://www.cooksinfo.com/juniper-berries

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