Bulk Elderberry Extract Powder 25% Anthocyanins/17%Anthocyanosides
Elderberry Extract: What is it?
Elderberry extract is a natural active concentrate extracted from the mature berries of *Sambucus nigra* L., a plant belonging to the *Sambucus* genus of the Caprifoliaceae family, using modern processing techniques. Its core components include anthocyanins, flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol, triterpenoid derivatives, and phenolic acids. These bioactive substances collectively constitute the multidimensional efficacy system highly valued in both traditional herbal medicine and modern pharmacology.
Why Choose YTBIO Elderberry Extract?
We own our factory with over 12 years of experience supplying natural botanical extract raw materials for functional food and dietary supplement industry. Our full production line holds complete international certifications: cGMP, FSSC22000, BRC, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO9001 & ISO22000, fully compliant with global health product safety standards.
Our Elderberry Extract is refined from dried Sambucus nigra fruit by water‑alcohol extraction, purification and spray‑drying technology. Main customizable specifications: 10:1 full spectrum powder, 17% 25% Anthocyanins. Dark purple fine powder, retains natural anthocyanins, polyphenols and flavonoids, stable batch‑to‑batch active content and color consistency.
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Elderberry Extract: Health Benefits
Antiviral and Immune Regulation
Studies have confirmed that elderberry extract can effectively inhibit the replication and spread of influenza virus. By blocking viral hemagglutinin activity and promoting cytokine secretion, it significantly shortens the course of respiratory infections and reduces symptom severity.
Antioxidant
The synergistic effect of anthocyanins (≥25%) and anthocyanin glycosides (≥17%) forms a powerful free radical scavenging network. Its antioxidant capacity is more than 3.5 times that of vitamin C, effectively slowing down cellular oxidative damage and protecting cardiovascular and nervous system health.
Anti-inflammatory
Elderberry extract significantly improves arthritis, respiratory inflammation, and metabolic inflammation by inhibiting the NF-κB inflammatory signaling pathway and the release of inflammatory factors such as TNF-α and IL-6, without the gastrointestinal side effects of conventional anti-inflammatory drugs.
Metabolic Health
Studies show that elderberry extract can help regulate blood sugar fluctuations and, by promoting lipid metabolism, lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, demonstrating multiple regulatory potentials for metabolic syndrome-related indicators.
Skin Benefits
The small-molecule anthocyanins in elderberry extract can penetrate the stratum corneum, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase activity, reduce UV-induced collagen degradation, and enhance skin's moisture retention capacity, making it suitable for formulations addressing photoaging and sensitive skin.
Elderberry Extract: Diverse Applications
Elderberry extract is widely used due to its natural source and complex functions:
Pharmaceuticals and Health Products: Elderberry extract can be used in functional formulations to relieve cold symptoms and enhance immunity, or as a dietary supplement to provide antioxidant support.
Food Industry: Elderberry extract is used as a natural colorant and fortifying agent in beverages, jams, confectionery, and baked goods.
Cosmetics: Elderberry extract is added to skincare products to provide moisturizing and antioxidant effects, helping to improve skin tone and elasticity.
Other applications: Elderberry extract is also found in some animal feeds and compound formulations of plant extracts.
FAQ
Q: What are the main active markers for elderberry extract?
A: Anthocyanins and Anthocyanosides are main markers, 25% anthocyanins and 17% anthocyanosides are regular stock specifications.
Q: Is elderberry extract fully water soluble?
A: Good water solubility. High concentration liquid system may generate minor natural precipitation, filter before filling if needed.
Q: Can you provide custom specifications?
A: Yes, customized active content, particle size and other physical indexes can be produced according to customer requirements.
Q: Why does powder color fade during storage?
A: Anthocyanins are sensitive to light and heat. Must store sealed away from light; long‑term light exposure will cause color fading and activity drop.
Q: Will powder cake under improper storage?
A: Sealed cool‑dry dark storage is required. High humidity causes caking. Sifted powder can still be used without mildew or deterioration.
Q: Which microbial indicators are controlled?
A: Total aerobic count, yeast & mold, E. coli, Salmonella are strictly controlled, meet food‑grade plant extract standards.
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