Where do you find juniper berries?

Juniper berries can be typically found in the spice aisle. In fact, if you look at how juniper berries are categorized in websites like Walmart, they come up as “condiments, sauces, and spices”. That being said, you may also be able to find them in the dry goods section.

How much does juniper berries cost?

Details

Quantity	1 – 4	100+
Price	$19.50	$14.55

What do you use juniper berries for?

Because of their strong flavor, juniper berries aren’t eaten on their own like other berries. Rather, they’re used like a spice or a flavoring for a dish. The most prevalent way they’re used is to flavor gin. Other uses for juniper berries include in teas, meat dishes, brines, and in sauerkraut.

Can I use fresh juniper berries?

If you want a strong juniper aroma and flavor to your dish, crushing fresh berries before adding them to a sauce or marinade is the way to go. For a more subtle flavor, you can toast the berries, but be careful not to burn them or they’ll taste bitter

When can you buy juniper berries?

Juniper berries (which are actually cones) should be collected from about September through to December. They should be blue when ready. Try to avoid picking them when they are green. Cones are not always produced every year as they may take two seasons to ripen completely.

What can be used instead of juniper berries?

The best substitutes for Juniper Berry are Gin, Rosemary and Bay Leaves. Caraway Seeds and Cardamom are also good juniper berry alternatives

 

Where to buy juniper berries in Namibia? 

It is available at African Marketing LTD Pty and Zero waste Products in Namibia.