Elder

What is Elder extract, and what species does it come from?

Elder extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Sambucus nigra, a plant in the Viburnaceae family, native to Europe and Western Asia. The extract is made from the berry and flower. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Elder does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the berry and flower of Elder (Sambucus nigra). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Elder are available?

Elder (Sambucus nigra) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, fluid extract, powdered extract, solid extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Elder originate?

Elder (Sambucus nigra) is native to Europe and Western Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Elder against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Elder extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Elder is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, powdered extract, solid extract, and Zea-Botanicals®, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Elder extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Elder (Sambucus nigra) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Elder material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Elder extract suited for?

Elder (Sambucus nigra) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Elder extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Elder (Sambucus nigra) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Elder extract?

Every Elder (Sambucus nigra) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Elder extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Elder (Sambucus nigra) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Elder extract manufactured and tested?

Elder (Sambucus nigra) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.