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History
The Juniper (Juniperus Communis) is a conifer from the cypress family. It occurs naturally in the Benelux. The name Juniperus is a Celtic word that means prickly. And prickly is the juniper bush. Communis means "common."
Use
The juniper played a role in prehistory. The pollen of the berries has been found in soil layers, around the year 13,500 - 12,100 BC. The berries and seeds have been found in cesspools and this indicates the use of the berries as a spice.
Where do I purchase organic junipers?
The juniper has a spicy, bittersweet taste with a woody and bittersweet smell. They are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The berry-shaped cone fruits are used to flavour various drinks. Besides being used in drinks, juniper is also used in marinades and sauerkraut. Juniper berries can also be added to supplements and slimming products. Whole juniper berries can be used in, for example, yoghurts or as a snack.
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Natural and organic juniper berries plus-circle
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants plus-circle
Versatile for use in beverages, marinades, and more
Legal Disclaimer: We try to deliver organic qualité if possible. However, this is not always possible and the quality can varie during the year. This due to: insufficient harvest, not sufficient active principals in de organic qualité, temporarily not available in organic quality,…Do you wish more information on this, then we need to check our current stock.
Allergan info: This product is packaged and/or stored in a facility that also processes products containing nuts, peanuts, mustard, celery, gluten, sesame, soy and sulphites. Despite all precautions, it is possible that this product contains traces of these allergens. Please consume for small trial quantity to avoid any alergical effects.
Direction of use: Please consult dietician, physician, cosmetologist, herboriste, aurvedic experts for any external or internal usage.