Elderberry Extract Powder - Sambucus nigra

With-Meal Capsule: 300–600 mg with a regular meal for a tidy, repeatable serving (≈30–150 mg anthocyanins at 10–25%).

Sachet To-Go: Pack 300–600 mg sticks; mix into cool water or yoghurt for a bright, tart note that nudges hydration.

Gummies: Start at 1–3% w/w (≈40–120 mg per 4 g gummy); tune acids/flavours for colour and taste stability.

Smoothie Add-In: 300–500 mg into a breakfast smoothie for an easy daily habit stack.

Stack Idea: Pair 300–500 mg with vitamin C or zinc in season-focused builds; add one change at a time and track comfort.

Antioxidant Support: Anthocyanin-rich fruit fits everyday oxidative-balance routines.

Clean-Comfort Routines: Widely used alongside hydration and rest within a food-first plan.

Digestive-Friendly: Fruit matrix keeps servings small and flavour bright in low-dose formats.

Format-Friendly: Fine powder and berry note suit capsules, gummies, sachets and smoothies.

Serving Size: 1 capsule or scoop (≈ 300–600 mg powder)

Ingredients: Elderberry Extract Powder (from Sambucus nigra fruit)

Does Not Contain: Added sugar, caffeine, artificial colours

Allergen Information: Vegan; gluten-free; dairy-free. Fruit-derived; contains natural polyphenols—review if sensitive to salicylates.

Usage Recommendation: Take 300–600 mg once daily with meals and steady hydration. If stacking with other actives, add one change at a time and space ~90 minutes from medications as a routine practice.

Storage Advice: Store cool, dry & dark. Keep tightly sealed away from direct sunlight.

Keep Away From Children

Q: How do I fit Elderberry Extract into a simple routine without changing my whole diet?

A: Keep the plan minimal and repeatable. Place 300–600 mg at the same mealtime you rarely miss, then hold everything else steady—balanced plate, hydration and unhurried eating. Elderberry brings a tart polyphenol profile dominated by anthocyanins; the aim is a small daily cue, not occasional high doses. Run the same serving for two to four weeks, track adherence and perceived ease, and avoid hopping between formats during your evaluation window. Consistency gives you a clean read on whether this single, low-effort change is worth keeping across both busy days and ideal days.

Claim strength: Moderate

Claim-strength scale – High = multiple human studies; Moderate = a few trials; Emerging = early lab data.

Q: Should I choose capsules, gummies or sticks for elderberry?

A: Choose the format you’ll repeat effortlessly. Capsules keep flavour a non-issue and make 300–600 mg precise. Gummies are convenient and travel-friendly—start around 1–3% powder and lock acids/flavours to protect colour. Sticks dissolve into water or yoghurt for a bright note that nudges hydration. Whatever you choose, keep the serving identical across your trial, document pilot variables (acid system, dispersion, fill temperature), and avoid frequent product switches that blur evaluation and complicate SOPs. A routine you can execute on busy days will outperform a perfect plan you can’t sustain.

Claim strength: Moderate

Q: What’s the practical difference between an anthocyanin-standardized extract and generic fruit powder?

A: It’s about actives and predictability. A standardized extract declares total anthocyanins—commonly 10–25% by UV as cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalents—so you can back-calculate actives per capsule or gummy with confidence. Generic fruit powders deliver colour and flavour but their polyphenol content varies lot to lot, which complicates label mg math and batch uniformity. If you need compact dosing and clean specs, pick the extract; if you’re building purely for flavour/colour, fruit powders can work. In both cases, fix timing with meals and evaluate one change at a time for a clear read in real-world use.

Claim strength: Moderate

Q: Any formulation tips so the purple colour and taste stay stable in beverages or gummies?

A: Decide the per-serve target first (e.g., 300 mg per stick or 1–3% in gummies) and set pH ~3–3.5 with a consistent acid system; anthocyanin colour drifts toward brown at higher pH and with heat/oxygen. Pre-disperse the extract, minimise hold time at elevated temperatures, and store pilots cool and dark. Check colour/taste after 1–2 weeks and only then scale. Document mixing time, temperature and fill time so batches remain uniform. This disciplined approach preserves label uniformity and sensory consistency while keeping the build simple enough for repeatable daily use.

Claim strength: Emerging