Juniper Berries 45 g Made in Italy

Characteristics: juniper is an evergreen tree of the Cupressaceae family that grows in the countries of the northern hemisphere. Juniper berries have a spicy smell and sweet and sour taste with a spicy aftertaste. How to use: Also very popular for flavoring potatoes or fish in foil. Juniper berries are often used to flavor meat, especially game and poultry. Also excellent in fillings, it gives a particular flavor to marinades, pates, sauces and preserves. The berries are also often used to flavor liqueurs, in particular the gin that takes its name from this plant. Properties: Juniper has numerous virtues: it is stomachic and chewing the berries facilitates digestion, it is a natural antiseptic for the urinary and respiratory tract. Considered excellent for the treatment of cystitis, kidney disorders, acne, eczema, rheumatism and cellulite, they are also recognized diuretic properties. Needs to be refrigerated