Our new Bulgarian Red Juniper Berries Juniperus oxycedrus are a different species to the blue green Juniperus communis.
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Despite their name, juniper berries are not actually a true berry, they’re a seed! Most famous for giving gin its distinctive flavour, they have also been used throughout history medicinally to treat skin conditions due to the antifungal and antiseptic characteristics they possess. Our certified organic juniper berries are also high in antioxidants. Long before they were used in food, the Greeks used juniper berries as medicine and stimulants for Olympic athletes.
Our new Bulgarian Red Juniper Berries Juniperus oxycedrus are a different species to the blue green Juniperus communis. They are edible, sweet, with pleasant bitterness and very digestive, popularly used also as tea, culinary specialties, health supplements and in the alcohol industry (gin, brandies, liqueurs, wines).
Botanical Name | Juniperus oxycedrus |
Organic Status | Certified Organic |
Country of Origin | Bulgaria |
Plant Part | Berries |
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