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Elderberry Flavouring

Low concern

Elderberry flavoring derived from cooked/processed berries is generally safe. Raw elderberry contains cyanogenic glycosides; commercial flavorings are processed to remove these, so finished flavoring is considered safe.

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What it is

Flavoring derived from or replicating the taste of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) fruit, may be natural or nature-identical synthetic.

Provides characteristic elderberry taste in beverages, syrups, and confectionery.

Why it's flagged

raw elderberry toxicity (cyanogenic glycosides) – not relevant to commercial flavoring

What regulators actually say

"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives of elder flowers and elderberry are listed in 21 CFR 182.20."

21 CFR 182.20 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a natural flavor (21 CFR 182.20).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized natural flavoring under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008.

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