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The Unexpected Berry That's In Chipotle's Carnitas
The surprising spice that flavors the dish is juniper berries. Traditional carnitas ... frequently used for cooking and making gin is Juniperus communis, which can be found in a range of climates ...
1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant
To determine the age of the juniper shrub, scientists used dendrochronology techniques, specifically studying growth rings. They estimated that the juniper sprouted in 378 CE.