Northern Gourmet Collection – FaunENord
Experience the flavours of the boreal forest with this curated collection of handcrafted gourmet products from Northern Québec. Each blend highlights unique ingredients from the northern terroir, offering a taste that is both distinctive and deeply rooted in the land.
From comforting hot chocolate and refreshing herbal teas to wild mushrooms, gourmet seasonings, and unique boreal spices, every product is carefully crafted to bring the authentic flavours of Northern Québec to your table. Each item showcases ingredients harvested from the forests, wetlands, and landscapes of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, offering a true taste of the boreal region.
Made by: FaunENord
Made in: Chibougamau, Québec
Available Products
Boreal Hot Chocolate (180 g)
A rich and comforting cocoa blend infused with balsam fir and maple-scented milk cap mushroom. Deep, aromatic, and truly unique — a warming experience for both body and soul.
Total Package Weight: 215 g
Little Iced Tea (40 g)
A refreshing herbal tea bursting with blueberry and cranberry flavours. Crafted from hand-picked northern ingredients. Best enjoyed cold with lemon or frozen berries.
Total Package Weight: 48 g
White Matsutake Mushroom (20 g)
A rare and prized mushroom with a pronounced floral aroma. Perfect for elevating dishes, especially alongside Asian flavours or paired with squash.
Total Package Weight: 27 g
Morel Mushrooms (20 g)
A prized wild mushroom known for its nutty flavour and earthy aroma. Morels are highly sought after by chefs and food enthusiasts for their ability to elevate sauces, pasta, risottos, and meat dishes. Rehydrate before use to unlock their full flavour and culinary potential.
Total Package Weight: 27 g
Boreal Spices (40 g)
A flavourful blend of young black spruce shoots and dune pepper. Ideal for seasoning meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and stews.
Total Package Weight: 45 g
Dune Pepper (40 g)
A distinctive northern seasoning harvested from the catkins of the green alder found throughout Eeyou Istchee Baie-James. Similar in appearance to black pepper, dune pepper offers a more resinous and fragrant flavour profile with subtle citrus notes. Perfect for seasoning meats, sauces, stews, vegetables, and even desserts.
Total Package Weight: 45 g
Mushroom Salt (40 g)
A savoury blend of wild northern mushrooms, yarrow, thyme, and garlic. This versatile seasoning adds rich woodland flavour to soups, pasta, potatoes, vegetables, and meats. An excellent alternative to traditional table salt for those seeking a uniquely boreal taste.
Total Package Weight: 45 g
Why Customers Love It
• Authentic northern Québec ingredients
• Unique, hard-to-find boreal flavours
• Handcrafted in small batches
• Perfect for gifting or discovering new tastes
• Inspired by the forests and traditions of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James
• A unique way to explore Indigenous and northern culinary traditions
