Common Juniper
Juniperus communis — Cupressaceae
Italiano: Ginepro comune — Ginepro/Genepr
Description
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Heathland, Mountains, Dry slopes, Forests environments across regions including All Europe, Mountains, Scandinavia, Balkans. Botanically, Common Juniper is berries flavor game meat gin sauerkraut. Berries need 2 years mature. Aromatic spice.. It is also known locally as Ginepro/Genepr. The edible parts include Berries. With an edibility rating of 7/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during November, October and September. Nutritionally, Common Juniper stands out for its Vitamin K (5.0mg, 4% DV), Vitamin E (0.5mg, 3% DV) and Iron (0.3mg, 2% DV). It also provides 2.8g protein and 6.5g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Common Juniper offers a Spicy resinous pine flavor profile. Berries dried for spice gin marinade. Common culinary applications include spice, gin, marinade, sauerkraut. Popular preparations include Juniper marinade, Juniper gin, Juniper sauerkraut, Fresh berry compote. For storage, dried 2yr. Safety note: Safe culinary amounts. Avoid pregnancy kidney disease.. Antinutrient content is essential oils moderate. Be aware that Cypress berries some toxic check. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Juniper marinade
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: spice, gin, marinade, sauerkraut Storage: Dried 2yr
Recipes
- Juniper marinade
- Juniper gin
- Juniper sauerkraut
- Fresh berry compote
- Wild berry jam
- Berry syrup for pancakes
- Wild winter pesto made from Common Juniper
- Traditional Common Juniper soup
