What is Black Elderberry Extract?
Black Elderberry Extract is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Sambucus nigra plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Fruit
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Black Elderberry Extract Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Black Elderberry Extract used for? Black Elderberry is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for immune support and seasonal upper respiratory tract health support due to its content of anthocyanins and flavonoids, polysaccharides. It provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as syrups, standardized extracts, capsules, fruit powders, and lozenges.
Benefits and Main Uses of Black Elderberry Extract
- Cold and flu: Studies have reported that black elderberry extract helps reduce the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms.
- Immune support: It has been shown to support the immune response by stimulating dendritic cell maturation through its polysaccharide content.
- Antiviral effect: Direct antiviral effects neutralizing viral glycoproteins have been reported in in vitro studies.
- Antioxidant support: The fruit, rich in anthocyanins, has traditionally been used for general immune and antioxidant support.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Anthocyanins and flavonoids in the fruit exhibit direct antiviral effects (neutralization of viral glycoproteins); polysaccharide fractions stimulate immune cells, increasing inflammatory cytokine production and T-cell response.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Sambucus nigra is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Fruit.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 50mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA and supply conditions for Black Elderberry Extract.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.