{"product_id":"poivre-des-dunes","title":"Green Alder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDune pepper, also known as alder, is a widely used forest ingredient in northern Quebec. This shrub, which can reach three meters in height, produces kittens (botanical term) as flowers, this is the part that is harvested for use in high gastronomy. It can be eaten freshly picked or dried, it is generally found dry and whole on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is nicknamed pepper, but in reality it does not belong to their category. It is rather a substitute and a local option for sourcing local spices. Its taste is very different from pepper, it is surprisingly complex and difficult to describe. It can be described as fir and resinous, peppery, with a slight bitterness that contrasts with its floral side. It is also attributed with citrus, dill, lemony and sweet notes. Very gently, it very well represents the scents of the boreal forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use dune pepper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer is simple: everywhere, everywhere, everywhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn recipes such as broths, sauces and marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn all-purpose spice blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn drinks such as herbal tea, coffee, beer and gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the desserts! Like a chocolate pie or a maple tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo flavor an oil (infused oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* To try our Latte Forestier recipe, \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floem.ca\/le-latte-forestier\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/floem.ca\/le-latte-forestier\/\"\u003eit's here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe virtues of green alder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has been used to reduce fever, to stop bleeding and to decrease gas in the stomach. Like many resinous plants and trees, it has astringent and tonic properties, which promote a feeling of well-being and vigor. In addition, its essence has been extracted in a decoction to give to children with a weak appetite. On the other hand, it is considered abortifacient, so it must be avoided in the first months of pregnancy to avoid complications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ProductDetails__productColor\"\u003eIts natural environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDune pepper is found throughout eastern North America, especially in Canada. It likes moist, nutrient-poor soils, such as rocky sites, sandy areas, level ground, and mountains. The shrub also grows well near marshes, streams, lakes and rivers. It is possible to harvest it during all the winter months, but it is recommended to pick it towards the end of the fall so that it is at the peak of its flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floèm","offers":[{"title":"Bag 50g \/ Loose","offer_id":39546512015516,"sku":"ING-PDU-CH-50G","price":13.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sac 500g \/ Vrac","offer_id":49720994300144,"sku":"ING-PDU-CH-500G","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sac 1kg \/ Vrac","offer_id":49720994332912,"sku":"ING-PDU-CH-1KG","price":299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9245\/2252\/products\/poivre-des-dunes-floem-940917.jpg?v=1762537918","url":"https:\/\/floem.ca\/en\/products\/green-alder","provider":"Floèm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}