elder berry juice

Elder berry juice is a natural extract obtained from the berries of the elder plant, typically yielding a deep purple liquid with a distinct fruity aroma. It is also known as elderberry juice, reflecting its source fruit. This juice is recognized for its sweet and slightly tart flavor attributes reminiscent of the ripe elderberry. It serves as an ingredient primarily in flavoring applications within the food industry. The chemical constituents contributing to its sensory profile link to compounds commonly found in elderberries, accessible via resources such as PubChem. The juice is typically derived through mechanical pressing or maceration of the berries, ensuring preservation of its organoleptic properties for use as a food additive.

Elder berries occur naturally in temperate regions, often growing wild or cultivated for commercial juice production. The juice extracted from these berries is primarily applied as a flavoring agent, imparting a fruity note to food products such as beverages, confectionery, and baked goods. Regulatory frameworks like FEMA (US) recognize elder berry juice as a food additive suitable for these uses. Despite its classification for ingestion, elder berry juice is not recommended for fragrance or cosmetic applications due to lack of supporting safety data. Its incorporation depends on formulation requirements aiming to achieve natural fruity characteristics.

Elder berry juice presents as a dark-colored liquid, its hue and viscosity influenced by the concentration of natural pigments and soluble solids from the berries. The juice’s composition includes organic acids, sugars, and aromatic molecules that define its sensory qualities. Its pH and solubility parameters affect stability and compatibility within various food matrices, an important consideration during product formulation. The absence of identified toxic hazards facilitates its use as an additive under regulated conditions. Temperature stability and potential interaction with other food ingredients impact processing and shelf-life outcomes.

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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Hazard statement(s)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents, food additives
Recommendation for elder berry juice usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

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