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sureau

elderberry

elderberry

In France elderberries are often used for flavouring sauces that accompany game dishes.

Fleurs de sureau are the flowers, which are also used for flavouring. You may see a sorbet à la fleur de sureau; it’s also one of the aromatics used in Byrrh and the primary one in St-Germain.

Fruit and nuts

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Andy Rogers