Elderberry is a dark purple berry when fully ripe. Resembling the shape of a micro-sized blueberries, elderberries have a juice and firm texture.
Rich in antioxidants, elderberry’s flavor is tart and a little sweet. (sweetness depends on the variety of elderberry. e.g. American elderberries are comparatively sweeter than their European counterpart).
Unripe green elderberries should not be consumed as they can prove to be toxic.
Elderberry average diameter can be approximately 0.25 inches (0.6 cm).
Scientific name of Elderberries
Sambucus
Other names of Elderberries
- Elder
- American Elder
- Black Elder
- Black berried European elder
- European elder
- German elder
Calories by source in Elderberries
- Calories by carbohydrate in Elderberries = 93%
- Calories by fat in Elderberries = 2%
- Calories by protein in Elderberries = 5%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Elderberries
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Elderberries = 60%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Elderberries = 30%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Elderberries = 10%
Nutrition facts of Elderberries
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 73 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.5 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 0.66 | GRAM | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 18.4 | GRAM | 7% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Elderberries, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Elderberries, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Elderberries
- Fresh ripe elderberries are firm and very dark in color
- Unripe elderberries are green in color
- Old elderberries will be a little mushy and will have s stretchy skin
- Avoid mushy textured elderberries
- Fresh elderberries will have fresh stems
Availability of Elderberries
- The Seasons of elderberries depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- USA – Elderberries season ranges from August – September
- UK – Elderberries season ranges from July – October
- Germany – Elderberries season ranges from August – October
How to store Elderberries
- Elderberries can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days
- Avoid direct sunlight and heat while storing. Store elderberries at a dry place
- Elderberries can be stored in refrigerator for up-to a week
- Make sure to remove the bad moldy elderberries from the bunch before putting in the refrigerator
- Elderberries can be stored in freezer for 6-8 months
- Make sure to dry the elderberries in case you plan to wash them before storing
- Remove the elderberries from the stem and flash freeze them on a tray
- After flash freezing, you can transfer them in a freeze bag or a container to store in the freezer
Complete nutrition facts of Elderberries
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