Elderberry Fruit

Other Name(s):

Sambucus nigra; CAS# 84603-58-7

Sambucus nigra is native to the North American continent and most of Europe.

Is Elderberry Fruit Faithful to Nature?

Depends.

Elderberry Extracts are natural ingredients with many useful benefits. It can be made and extracted safely and batch tested for presence of potential toxins.

Benefits: Why is Elderberry Fruit used?

Skin Treatment

Elderberry Extract helps regenerate dry, sensitive skin.

Supports Wellbeing

Elderberry Extract may support a healthy immune system.

Distrinctive Taste

Elderberry Fruit tastes tangy and sweet.

Rich in Nutrients

Edlerberries are rich in antioxidants, bioflavonoids and vitamin C.

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On the Shelf: Which Products Use Elderberry Fruit?

Elderberry Extracts are used extensively in natural and organic foods, beverages and supplements.

Production: How is Elderberry Fruit Made?

Elderberry Fruit Extract is made by freeze drying the harvested fruit and then steeping it in an ethanol solution. Special care is given to remove all seeds before steeping since the seeds contain a poisonous substance. Elderberry Flower Extract is also made using solvent extraction.

Interesting Fact: Elderberry Fruit

Fresh Elderberries contain a compound called cyanogenic glycosides, in our body this is metabolised into cyanide, a powerful poison. The compound is destroyed once elderberries are cooked and processed. Thus. never eat fresh and raw Elderberries!