Juniper berries from Balkan countries
Packed into the bags 25kg
Fresh or dried, delivery by truck within Europe and by container for the other destinations
Offer FOB, CFR, CIF possible
Here in ExNatura&Co we source all our products (juniper berries) from the wild mountain forests of North Macedonia. The country provides us with a great terroir and a high content of volatile oils in the berries grown there. It takes on average 10 years before a juniper bush starts producing flowers and berries, taking 12-18 months to ripen, so a tree will bear both immature fruits and ready to harvest berries at the same time.
At ExNatura&Co, each berry is handpicked from the bushes by our enthusiastic experienced collectors and afterwards collected in large wooden sieves for cleaning and sorting.. The harvesting period is strictly done in the months of October, November and December since that is the most ideal time for collecting high quality berries (based on professional studies and our personal past experiences).
Appearance Cloves are small darkbrown nailshaped buds with a distinctively textured surface They have a hard and woody texture indicating their quality and durability The buds are handpicked when they reach their prime maturity to ensure the highest quality of the spice
Flavor and Aroma Cloves have a strong pungent and slightly sweet flavor with a hint of bitterness They offer a warm and aromatic fragrance that is both soothing and invigorating When used in cooking or baking cloves infuse dishes with their signature spicysweet taste and rich aroma
Quality and Processing We prioritize the quality of our cloves throughout the production process Our cloves are sourced from trusted farmers who employ sustainable farming practices The buds are carefully harvested dried and sorted to ensure only the bestquality cloves are selected for export Our cloves are processed using advanced techniques to retain their natural flavor aroma and essential oil content
Culinary Uses Cloves are a versatile spice used in a wide range of culinary applications They are an essential ingredient in spice blends marinades curries stews and baked goods Cloves add depth and complexity to dishes enhancing their flavor profile with their distinctive taste and aroma They are particularly popular in desserts mulled beverages and savory dishes like biryanis and roasted meats
Medicinal Benefits Cloves have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits They are believed to possess antioxidant antiinflammatory and antimicrobial properties Cloves are often used to soothe digestive issues relieve toothaches alleviate respiratory conditions and support overall wellbeing
Packaging We offer various packaging options for cloves including bulk packaging and consumersized packs Our packaging materials are designed to preserve the freshness flavor and quality of the spice We can provide customized packaging solutions based on your requirements ensuring convenience and product integrity for end consumers
Wild harvested juniper berries 6-8 calibration. Dried using closed drying method with no evaporation and low temperature (30-60°), which keep natural structure of juniper and only extracts water.
The berries are balls up to 2 cm in diameter and are a bright purple-blue color when ripe, but dried juniper berries are much darker, almost black with a violet cast. They taste slightly bitter and have a slight turpentine flavor. But most of all they are valued for their resinous pine aroma, for which the berries are considered a spicy spice.
