Mimea Juniper Berries Whole | 19.8kg | Quality Ingredients | Great for Gin Distilling | No Additives | Herbal Remedy

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Product description Sourced from Italy, these whole dried juniper berries offer an aromatic flavour that is used to flavour gin and to spice up European cuisine.Derived from the conifer tree, they have a distinctive bitter, peppery taste. Their flavour and odour is strongest immediately after harvest and declines during the drying process and subsequent storage.Buy dried juniper berries UKLike all of our products, the dried juniper berries available from us have been carefully sourced, in this case from Italy. They’re delivered in biodegradable or recyclable packaging too, and offer great value.If you have any questions about our dried juniper berries, don’t hesitate to contact us.HistoryGin wouldn’t exist without these little berries! In fact, it’s said that the word ‘gin’ derives from ‘jenever,’ the Dutch word for juniper. Although gin has been around for centuries (since 1550, it’s believed), it’s never been more popular – and this has had a marked impact on the popularity of juniper berries too.As for the history of juniper berries themselves, this dates back much further still. Native to northern Europe, Asia and North America, it’s thought that they’ve been around at least since Ancient Egyptian times. The Romans’ and Greeks’ use of juniper berries has also been widely documented, although this was predominantly for medicinal purposes rather than as a flavouring as there are many benefits to using them regularly.General UsePacked with healthy minerals and ideal for vegan and vegetarian cooking, these all-natural whole dried juniper berries have a whole host of potential uses. They’re most commonly used to flavour gin but are also associated with European cuisine, where they’re regularly used to add a touch of excitement to dishes.Renowned for their distinctive spicy, peppery flavour, dried juniper berries can be ground down with a pestle and mortar and added to a variety of dishe Ingredients Juniperus communis