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Elderberry

Sambucus nigra Allergen-Free
Elderberry

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Adoxaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European|North American
  • Seasonality Late Summer to Early Fall
  • Source Elder tree fruit

O Que É Elderberry?

Small, tart, dark purple berries from the elder tree, traditionally used in jams, wines, and medicinal preparations, known for their distinctive flavor.

Qual o Sabor de Elderberry?

Elderberry tem um sabor tart, earthy, slightly sweet (when ripe/cooked), sometimes a bit bitter, fruity com aromas de earthy, fruity, wine-like, slightly floral.

Taste
Tart, earthy, slightly sweet (when ripe/cooked), sometimes a bit bitter, fruity
Texture
Small, juicy, soft flesh, crunchy tiny seeds
Aroma
Earthy, fruity, wine-like, slightly floral
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 80g (1 cup)
Calories70 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.7 g
Total Carbohydrate18 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars7 g
Calcium38 mg
Iron1.6 mg
Potassium280 mg

Segredo do Chef

Always cook elderberries thoroughly to neutralize the naturally occurring cyanogenic glycosides. The flowers are also edible and used to make cordial.

Substitutos e Proporções de Elderberry

O melhor substituto para Elderberry é Blackcurrants, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar tartness, color, and jam-making qualities.

Substitutos para Elderberry com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Blackcurrants Melhor 1:1 Similar tartness, color, and jam-making qualities.
Blueberries (tart varieties) 1:1 Sweeter, but good for color and general berry applications.
Lingonberries 1:1 More tart and earthy, but harder to find.
Cranberries (cooked, sweetened) 1:1 For tartness and color in sauces or jams.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Elderberry

  1. Look for plump, dark berries.
  2. Often found dried, as syrup, or frozen, as fresh are seasonal and can be toxic if raw.

O Que Combina Bem Com Elderberry?

  • Jams
  • jellies
  • pies
  • crumbles
  • syrups
  • wines
  • cordials
  • infused vinegars.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Elderberry?

Tart, earthy, slightly sweet (when ripe/cooked), sometimes a bit bitter, fruity Earthy, fruity, wine-like, slightly floral

Qual é um bom substituto para Elderberry?

O melhor substituto é Blackcurrants (1:1). Similar tartness, color, and jam-making qualities.

Como escolher e armazenar Elderberry?

Look for plump, dark berries. Often found dried, as syrup, or frozen, as fresh are seasonal and can be toxic if raw.

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