Bush Tucker Bake Off.

Gin Gin (Strawberry Gum) is a medium-sized tree to 20 m, found in #NorthernTablelands of #NewSouthWales. It can be grown here in #Mooroopna with some patients.

#Flowers are cream coloured and are followed by small woody capsules. The #glossygreenleaves are #intenselyaromatic. Classified as a #threatenedspecies in the wild, it’s becoming more common in cultivation due to its #essentialoil and #spice qualities.

The leaf is #distilled for its crystal-like essential oils used in #flavouring and #perfumery.

The leaf is also used as a dried spice product in #bushfood #cooking, especially with #fruit; and in #herbalteas. It has high anti-oxidant activity. It is also known as #olida and #forestberry #herb.

#Strawberrygum is used to enhance the flavour of #cookedfruit dishes,