Spices
Juniper berry
Juniper berries are edible fruits of juniper - an evergreen coniferous shrub of the cypress family.
It grows in temperate climates, mainly in Europe, the United States and northern Africa.
Juniper berries are very useful, as they contain essential oils, carbohydrates, resins, trace elements, vitamins.
Juniper berries have found their application in cooking, medicine and cosmetology.
The spice has a coniferous aroma and sweet-tart taste.
In cooking, juniper berries are often used to cook all kinds of meat and poultry. They can be used dried or fresh.
If you pre-soak the meat in a marinade of berries, it will become softer and juicier.
Juniper berry - a seasoning that goes well with sauerkraut, garlic, onions.
The spice improves the taste of smoked meat and fish, as well as increases the shelf life of the product.
Dried juniper berries are used to make juniper sugar, and crushed fresh berries will add a pleasant smell and taste of sweets, cookies, candies, pastries, sweet syrups.
There are also drinks where you can add juniper berries. This beer, kvass, jelly, fruit drinks, compotes, alcoholic beverages.
There are many recipes with juniper berries: various soups, chicken, duck, stewed cabbage, sauces and many others can be found on the Internet.
Useful properties of juniper berries
- Juniper fruits have tonic, diuretic, analgesic properties.
- Spice helps with indigestion, flatulence, helps to normalize digestion.
- Juniper fruits contain antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals.
- The same antioxidants mentioned earlier help keep our skin healthy and reduce inflammation.
- Juniper tea with honey will be a good expectorant, especially for coughs.
- If you suffer from joint pain or rheumatism, a decoction of berries will relieve pain.
- Juniper juice helps to lose weight, as it removes excess fluid, toxins and toxins.
You can buy such a useful spice as juniper berry in our online store, in excellent quality and at an affordable price.
Photos of juniper berries can be seen above.
You can buy spices both wholesale and retail from 100 grams.
Proper storage of this item:
- Do not store in zip-lock packages.
- Periodically open the container for contact of spices with air.
- Storage temperature - up to + 18C.
