Strawberry gum

Eucalyptus olida

herb · spice

Dried, ground leaves smelling of strawberry and passion fruit, in desserts, syrups and teas.

Origin

New South Wales (Australia)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Very fragrant, the powder is used by the pinch, at the end; a whole leaf steeps for five minutes in a syrup or a cup, then is removed.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its strawberry scent comes from methyl cinnamate, a molecule found in strawberries.