{"product_id":"epice-poivre-des-dunes","title":"Spice - Green Alder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to introduce Floèm, a Quebec-based company showcasing boreal flora. Their unique herbal teas are made from hand-picked ingredients foraged in Quebec’s wild landscapes, delivering an authentic and flavourful experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDune pepper, also known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-green-alder-alnus-alnobetula-crispa?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=aulne\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Seeds - Green Alder\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egreen alder\u003c\/a\u003e, is a widely used forest ingredient in northern Quebec. This shrub, which can reach three meters in height, produces catkins (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\u003ch2\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/h2\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\u003ch2\u003eWhere to use dune pepper?\u003c\/h2\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\u003ch2\u003eThe virtues of green alder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003ch2 class=\"ProductDetails__productColor\"\u003eIts natural environment\u003c\/h2\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\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eIngredient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-green-alder-alnus-alnobetula-crispa?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=aulne\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Seeds - Green Alder\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egreen alder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for pregnant women and children under 5 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eIt is often called pepper, but it is not actually a true pepper. It is more of a local substitute, offering a terroir-based alternative for adding spice. Its flavour is very different from pepper: remarkably complex and difficult to describe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"677\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt can be described as fir-like, resinous and peppery, with a slight bitterness that contrasts with its floral notes. It also has hints of citrus, dill, lemon and sweetness. Smooth and delicate, it beautifully captures the aromas of the boreal forest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":48862852841723,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/poivre-des-dunes-floem-940917.webp?v=1778848879","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/epice-poivre-des-dunes","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}