Oxygenated ELDERBERRY

Elderberries grow on a deciduous shrub, native to most of Europe, which thrives in a variety of conditions, primarily in sunny locations. Sourced from Poland, elderberries must be picked when they are fully ripe; then these remarkable berries are dried and ground to make the Elderberry Fruit Powder, which has a naturally gorgeous deep purple color. Highly nutritious elderberries are packed with antioxidants that may help boost the functions of the immune system. Ancient ethnobotanists recorded the multiple uses of elderberries; due to their wide availability, the ‘peasants’ used them for a variety of purposes, including enhancing the flavors and colors of other foods and beverages. The tiny dark purple elderberries are cooked down and are typically used to make jam, jelly, syrup, and chutney. In Scandinavia and Germany, soup made from elderberry is a traditional meal. In other places, the berries are made into wine, while elderflowers are used to infuse liqueurs.