What Is Elderberry Powder?
Elderberry Powder is a natural fruit powder made from the dried berries of Sambucus nigra L., commonly known as black elderberry or European elderberry. The plant grows in hedgerows, woodland edges, and cultivated areas across much of Europe, southwest Asia, and North America. For generations, elderberry has been valued in traditional European herbal practices and food preparation for its characteristic dark color, rich fruit profile, and functional properties.
When processed into powder, elderberry becomes a versatile ingredient suitable for beverage blends, nutritional formulas, syrups, tablets, capsules, and other finished products. Its naturally occurring anthocyanins and fruit-based nutrients make it a popular choice for brands developing immune-support, wellness, and functional food products.
Elderberry Powder Basic Information
Product Name: Elderberry Powder
Latin Name: Sambucus nigra L.
Active Ingredients: Anthocyanin
Part Used: Fruit
Appearance: Dark violet fine powder
Particle Size: 80 Mesh
Main Benefits: Immune support
Application Industries: Medicine, syrup, food additive, dietary supplement
Common Synonyms
Arbre de Judas, Baccae, Baises de Sureau, Black-Berried Alder, Black Elder, Black Elderberry, Boor Tree, Bountry, Elder, Common Elder, Elder Berry, Elderberries, Elderberry Fruit, Ellanwood, Ellhorn, European Alder, European Black Elder, European Black Elderberry, European Elderberry, European Elder Fruit, Fruit de Sureau, Grand Sureau, Hautbois, Holunderbeeren, Sabugeuiro-negro, Sambequier, Sambu, Sambuc, Sambuci Sambucus, Sambucus nigra, Sambugo, Sauco, Saúco Europeo, Schwarzer Holunder, Seuillet, Seuillon, Sureau, Sureau Européen, Sureau Noir, Sus, Suseau, Sussier.
Nutritional Profile of Elderberry Powder
Elderberry fruit naturally contains carbohydrates, dietary fiber, organic acids, vitamins, and minerals. Its composition can vary depending on harvest conditions, maturity, drying method, and raw material quality.
Nutritional Value per 100 g
- Energy: 305 kJ (73 kcal)
- Carbohydrates: 18.4 g
- Dietary fiber: 7 g
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.66 g
- Water: 79.80 g
- Vitamin A equiv.: 30 μg (4%)
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1): 0.07 mg (6%)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 0.06 mg (5%)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3): 0.5 mg (3%)
- Pantothenic acid (B5): 0.14 mg (3%)
- Vitamin B6: 0.23 mg (18%)
- Folate (Vitamin B9): 6 μg (2%)
- Vitamin C: 36 mg (43%)
- Calcium: 38 mg (4%)
- Iron: 1.6 mg (12%)
- Magnesium: 5 mg (1%)
- Phosphorus: 39 mg (6%)
- Potassium: 280 mg (6%)
- Zinc: 0.11 mg (1%)
Key Features of Elderberry Powder
Elderberry Powder is widely appreciated for its dark violet color, fruit aroma, and easy dispersibility in many dry and liquid systems. As a plant-based ingredient, it is often selected by formulators looking for a natural botanical source that can support both functionality and label appeal.
Natural Source and Traditional Use
Elderberry has a long history of use in traditional food and herbal applications. The berries have been made into syrups, jams, wines, cordials, and flavoring ingredients. The fruit is generally considered less bitter after drying, which improves its practicality in formulation work.
Rich in Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins are the characteristic pigments found in elderberries and are responsible for the deep purple-black color. These compounds are one of the main reasons elderberry ingredients are popular in modern nutraceutical and functional food products.
Suitable for Multiple Product Formats
Because elderberry powder is a dried fruit ingredient, it can be incorporated into powdered blends, soft drink premixes, capsules, tablets, gummies, and syrup systems, depending on the product design and formulation target.
Elderberry Powder Benefits
Elderberry Powder is commonly used in wellness-oriented products because of its nutritional composition and fruit-derived plant compounds. While final product performance depends on formulation, dosage, and processing, elderberry remains a highly recognizable botanical ingredient in the health ingredient market.
- Supports immune health: Elderberry is often included in seasonal wellness formulas and immune support blends.
- Provides dietary fiber: As a fruit-based powder, it contributes natural fiber to food and supplement products.
- Helps support cardiovascular wellness: The potassium content and fruit nutrient profile make elderberry relevant in heart-health-oriented formulations.
- Useful in blood sugar support formulas: Elderberry is sometimes used in nutritional products aimed at balanced wellness positioning.
- Supports bone health: Its mineral content, including calcium and iron, adds value in broader nutritional applications.
- May assist weight-management products: The fiber content can help improve satiety in functional food systems.
- Supports skin and hair wellness positioning: Its naturally occurring antioxidant-related compounds make it suitable for beauty-from-within concepts.
- Fits eye health formulas: Vitamin A and B6 content can support general eye-nutrition product development.
Elderberry Powder Applications
Elderberry Powder is a flexible ingredient that can be used across food, supplement, and pharmaceutical-related applications. Its fine particle size and natural color make it suitable for clean-label formulations and botanical blends.
1. Beverage and Drink Mixes
It can be used in water-soluble beverages, instant drink powders, and wellness shots for natural color and fruit flavor.
2. Dietary Supplements
Elderberry Powder is commonly formulated into capsules, tablets, and sachets for immune support and daily wellness products.
3. Functional Foods
It may be added to nutrition bars, powder blends, health foods, and other functional formulations that require fruit-derived ingredients.
4. Syrups and Soft Gel Formulas
The ingredient is also suitable for syrup systems and health product formulas where natural fruit content is desired.
Why Choose Elderberry Powder for Product Development?
For manufacturers, brand owners, and wholesale buyers, Elderberry Powder offers several practical advantages:
- Recognizable botanical ingredient with strong consumer familiarity
- Natural dark color for formulation enhancement
- Good compatibility with fruit blends, herbal blends, and wellness systems
- Versatile processing options for powders, capsules, and liquid products
- Marketable wellness positioning for seasonal and daily-use products
In modern nutraceutical and food development, elderberry is especially valuable because it bridges traditional botanical use and contemporary product demand.
Quality and Manufacturing Advantages from Extracts China
Extracts China specializes in producing high-quality plant powders and botanical extracts for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and beverage, and dietary supplement industries. Our production approach is designed to support stable supply, consistent quality, and traceable raw material management.
Manufacturing Strengths
- 20 years of industry experience in plant extract and natural ingredient production
- Own manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity exceeding 3,000 tons
- Independent laboratory for batch-level quality control and testing
- U.S. warehouse to support faster logistics and improved customer service
- Reliable after-sales support to assist buyers throughout the supply process
Quality Control Focus
Each batch of Elderberry Powder is produced under standardized processing conditions to help maintain consistency in appearance, particle size, and quality performance. Quality control measures are applied throughout production to support purity, stability, and repeatable supply for B2B customers.
Supply Chain and Traceability
For ingredient buyers, traceability and supply stability are essential. Extracts China works to maintain structured sourcing, manufacturing oversight, and batch management so that customers can confidently use Elderberry Powder in their formulations and long-term procurement plans.
Packaging and Supply Options
Elderberry Powder is available in packaging formats suitable for wholesale, manufacturing, and export requirements. Packaging can be arranged according to order size and customer specifications.
Storage Recommendations
To maintain product quality, Elderberry Powder should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and strong odors. Keep the container tightly sealed after opening to help preserve color, aroma, and product stability.
Ordering Information
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FAQ
Can I get samples?
Yes, samples can be supplied.
How do I start an order or make payment?
A proforma invoice will be issued after order confirmation, along with bank information. Payment methods include T/T, Western Union, and Escrow (Alibaba).
What is the MOQ?
The MOQ is 1 kg. Smaller quantities such as 100 g may be accepted if the sample charge is paid in full.
What is the delivery time?
Delivery time is usually about 3–5 days after payment confirmation, excluding Chinese holidays.
Is there a discount?
Yes, pricing discounts vary depending on order quantity.
How do you handle quality complaints?
Our quality control system is designed to minimize quality issues. If a confirmed quality problem is caused by us, we will provide replacement goods or refund the corresponding loss.
