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Natural Elderberry Extract
Natural Elderberry Extract
Safe
Whole-food-derived extract from elderberries. Cooked/processed elderberries are safe; unripe or raw elderberries contain cyanogenic glycosides and should not be consumed raw.
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What it is
An extract of berries from the elder plant (Sambucus nigra), rich in anthocyanins.
Natural colorant (purple/red) and source of polyphenols; flavor ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- raw or unripe berries can contain cyanogenic glycosides
What regulators actually say
"Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) fruit contains high concentrations of anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids with antioxidant properties."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Elderberry juice/extract used in foods; anthocyanin colorants from fruits are permitted.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as a fruit/colorant ingredient in the EU.
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