Elderberry Extract is extracted from dried fruits of Sambucus nigra. Key active compounds are anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol. Dark purple-red fine powder with multiple specifications, used as herbal raw material for dietary supplements.
Product Name
Elderberry Extract
Grade
Food Grade
Appearance
Purple Red Powder
Shelf Life
24 months
Purity
98%
Application
Food industry
Ingredient
Anthocyanins
Packaging
1kg /bag, 25kg /drum
Certificate of Analysis & Technical Specifications
Item
Specification
Result
Appearance
Purple Red powder
Conforms
Odor & taste
Characteristic
Conforms
Particle size
≥100% pass 80 mesh
Conforms
Assay
≥98.0%
Conforms
Loss on Drying
≤5.0%
Conforms
Residue on ignition
≤5.0%
Conforms
Total Heavy Metals
≤20ppm
Conforms
Arsenic
≤1ppm
Conforms
Lead
≤2ppm
Conforms
Cadmium
≤1ppm
Conforms
Hygrargyrum
≤0.1ppm
Conforms
Total Plate Count
≤1000cfu/g
Conforms
Total Yeast & Mold
≤100cfu/g
Conforms
E.Coli
Negative
Conforms
Applications & Uses
1. Elderberry Extract used in food industry.
2. Elderberry Extract is widely used in health industry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the botanical source and active compound of Elderberry Extract?
Elderberry Extract is derived from the dried fruits of Sambucus nigra. Its primary active compounds are anthocyanins, which are potent polyphenols responsible for its deep color and functional properties.
What purity and assay levels are available for this ingredient?
The standard specification offers a high purity assay of ≥98.0%, providing consistent quality for manufacturing and formulation requirements.
What industries typically use Elderberry Extract powder?
Elderberry Extract is primarily utilized in the food industry as well as widely used across the health industry as an essential herbal raw material for dietary supplements.
What are the mesh size and appearance characteristics?
It comes as a fine, uniform purple-red powder with a physical particle size where ≥100% passes through an 80 mesh sieve.
What packaging options and shelf life are provided?
The material is packaged in 1kg per bag or 25kg per drum, ensuring convenient handling and storage with a shelf life of 24 months.
How does the product comply with safety and microbiological standards?
Every batch conforms to rigorous food-grade safety parameters, strictly limiting heavy metals (≤20ppm total; Lead ≤2ppm, Arsenic ≤1ppm) and maintaining low microbial counts (≤1000cfu/g Total Plate Count, negative for E.Coli).
