Spice

Berry

Juniper berry is the dried blue-black cone of Juniperus communis—the spice form used in kitchens and distilleries. Botanically a fused cone rather than a true berry, it is sold whole, lightly dried, with a piney, peppery, citrus-resin aroma. Crush just before use; whole berries release flavour slowly in long braises and sauerkraut, while a crush is better for rubs and gin botanicals. Classic with game, pork, cabbage, and robust red meats; a few berries scent venison marinades, choucroute, and pâtés. Too many turn harsh and medicinal. Avoid during pregnancy advice in traditional herbal practice, and use sparingly in any case—aroma dominates.

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Kg Liters Whole

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Crushed

Ground

Whole Dried

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshPrepared

Traits

Culinary PartVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 303

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 7.7 g
Saturated Fat 2.21 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.34 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 42.2 mg
Salt 0.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 48.3 g
Dietary Fibre 24.7 g
Total Sugars 5.28 g
Complex / starch 14.4 g
Protein 10.2 g
Water 28.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 303 kcal
Water 28.8 g
Carbohydrates 48.3 g
- Sugars 5.28 g
- Starch 14.4 g
- Fibre 24.7 g
Protein 10.2 g
Fat 7.7 g
- Saturated Fat 2.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.15 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.34 g
  - Omega-3 0.5 g
Vitamins 93.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.07 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.51 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 39.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.95 mg
- Vitamin K 29 µg
Minerals 394 mg
- Major Minerals 392 mg
  - Calcium 35 mg
  - Sodium 42.2 mg
  - Potassium 315 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.1 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.07 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.51 · vitamin-b6: 0.3 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 39.8 · vitamin-e: 1.95 · vitamin-k: 29 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 42.15 · Potassium: 315 · Calcium: 35 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Berry of Juniper Berry: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1800

Berry was separated in markets and kitchens as cooks specialised prep by plant or animal part.

1950

Retail packing made berry a familiar labelled form for home cooks.