Sambucus nigra,Black elder,Elderberry and its narration literature.

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Edible Uses of Elderberry.

Elderberry Extract INCI Name Sambucus Nigra Berry Extract CAS 84603-58-7 EINECS ELINCS No 283-259-4 Drupe European elder American Elderberry Sambucus canadensis L Black elder Sweet Elderberry Sambucus cerulea var mexicana Sambucus orbiculata Sambucus mexicana Sambucus canadensis Sambucus simpsonii photo picture image Flowers; Fruit; Leaves; Tea.

 Fruit - raw or cooked. A bittersweet flavour, the fruits are about 5mm in diameter and are borne in large clusters. They are at their best after being dried, the fresh raw fruit has a rather rank taste. The fruit is normally cooked and used in pies, jams, jellies, sauces, bread etc. Rich in vitamin C. Some caution is advised, see notes above on toxicity.

 Flowers - raw or cooked. They are often covered in batter and made into fritters. The flowers can be picked when unopened, pickled and then used as a flavouring in candies etc. They can also be soaked in water to make a drink.

 Young shoots are said to be edible when cooked and to be used as an asparagus substitute though, since the leaves are also said to be poisonous, this report should be viewed with some doubt.
 A pleasant tasting tea is made from the dried flowers.

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last edit date:10th,June.2009.