Black Raspberry, aronia, forest XO sauce, propolis Butterfly-shaped creations made from deep red fruit leather, filled with a rich forest XO paste of black raspberries, aronia, and mushrooms. The glossy surface is brushed with propolis oil, giving a natural sheen. Assembled in a specimen-style glass box, each edible butterfly is carefully arranged to resemble a preserved insect.

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