Juniper berries are a common ingredient in foods and some drinks. The berries come from the juniper tree. They can be used whole or ground as a cooking ingredient.

Juniper berries have a tart, pine-like flavor, which people often use as a spice. Newer research suggests they may offer potential health benefits, but the evidence is limited. Share on Pinterest ...

Homes & Gardens The spicy flavor of juniper berries conjures up forest journeys Published: May. 18, 2008, 12:11 p.m.

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“They’re like little tiny, overlapping scales.” True cedars also have small wooden cones, while female juniper trees have berries. Those same berries are actually used to make gin.