The only spice that comes from a conifer, from the juniper or juniperus, the juniper , juniper berry or genévrie already tells us the reason for the fame of these seeds.
When you open the bag and smell, it gives off a pure aroma of gin or ginesta, it is a very typical and familiar smell, it smells like summer, like pine, which is why its flavor is considered "pinene" or belonging to the resin that is found in the pines, fresh and lemony at the same time. Smell that remains even after collection and storage.
The culinary use that we can give it is varied, in Scandinavia, previously crushed, it is combined with red meat, game and poultry, in the center it is used for pork or essential for sauerkraut or sauerkraut and of course, for gin. You can also Combine it with green cardamom and form the perfect ice for the gin and tonic.
It is recommended, once opened, to store in a cool, dry place.
The product may contain traces of celery, mustard, nuts or sesame seeds.
