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Starwest Botanicals Organic Dried Elder Berries, 1 Pound Bulk | Immune System Support Booster For Making Tea, Syrup, Gummies

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1 Pound (Pack of 1)
Item Weight 16 ounces
Size 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
Brand Starwest Botanicals
Package Weight 0.48 Kilograms
Number of Pieces 1

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  • BOTANICAL NAME - Our dried elderberries are Sambucus nigra, which is the scientific name for the European elderberry. This species of elderberry is the most commonly used for medicinal purposes
  • SUSTAINABLY GROWN AND HARVESTED - Grown and harvested by small, family-owned farms in Albania/Bulgaria/Croatia. We are committed to supporting the small organic farming community and helping to create a sustainable future for organic farmers
  • CERTIFIED ORGANIC - Starwest Certified organic products are cultivated and harvested without the use of harmful pesticides and fertilizers, making them a sustainable choice for nourishing ourselves and our communities. Organic farming promotes biodiversity and enhances ecosystems, benefiting wildlife and preserving groundwater
  • KOSHER CERTIFIED - Starwest Certified kosher products offer dietary compliance and quality assurance for those who follow kosher dietary laws or are sensitive to meat and dairy products. The thorough inspections and ingredient checks provide allergen awareness and trust in the quality of the product
  • cGMP COMPLIANT - Our product is manufactured in a facility that complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This means that the facility is designed, built, and operated to ensure the quality and safety of our product
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Elder - also known as Sambucus nigra - originated in Europe and belongs to the Adoxaceae family. The elder plant is part of deeply rooted customs for both Europeans and Native Americans. As part of a European tradition, an offering for all medicinal plants was made to the Elder Mother. Organic elderberries' slightly sweet yet tangy flavor is berry delicious prepared into jams, syrups, and wines and baked into pastries and pies.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.02 x 7.99 x 1.69 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2009
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Starwest Botanicals, Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZDO9GD0
  • Customer Reviews:
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Organic Elderberries

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4,512 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the taste, quality, and value of the product. They mention it makes a delicious tea, is well worth the price, and has high standards. Some appreciate its immune system and performance. However, some customers have reported that the berries smell awful and taste bitter. Opinions differ on the stem size.

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126 customers mention "Taste"89 positive37 negative

Customers like the taste of the berries. They mention they have a great flavor, make delicious tea, and cook up nicely when making syrup. Some say the berries are wonderful and great for making elderberry syrup.

"Makes great tasting relaxing tea. Better tasting when mixed with honey...." Read more

"Elderberries are popular for their unusual taste in pies, jellies, wine, and jams...." Read more

"...It tastes horrible! Happy simmering, I’ll still be over here trying to find an easier way of getting my kids to eat it without staining..." Read more

"...The taste is excellent. You can add honey and lemon to your tea and enjoy. Picture showing what the berries and the tea look like." Read more

121 customers mention "Quality"85 positive36 negative

Customers like the quality of the elderberries. They mention they're top-notch and have a great flavor.

"...the Fall and give it to family and friends, and these elderberries are always top quality. They are Organic and the source is reputable...." Read more

"High quality, organic elderberries are a must for effective immune boosting. There are the best." Read more

"...Not good. It was gritty and unpleasant. But will these overly toasty little grit berries cure my flu?..." Read more

"Good quality berries for making tincture. I have been using them for at least 5 years." Read more

74 customers mention "Value for money"68 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the product. They mention it's well worth the price, has more berries for a better value, and the size of the bag is great for the price. Some say they will purchase again.

"...Has vitamins, helps relaxing, healthy for you, worth the cost, color looks good" Read more

"...elderberry syrup due to its immune boosting properties and save LOTS of money over purchasing ready made syrups...." Read more

"...The is worth the money. It only takes a tablespoon to make a good cup of tea - teaspoon for children - 8 oz...." Read more

"...this company which I can only say, “AWESOME WITH QUALITY, PRODUCT & PRICING”." Read more

21 customers mention "Immune system"19 positive2 negative

Customers say the product is beneficial for their immune systems. They mention it's great for good health, an antioxidant, and powerful medicine when they're sick. It has vitamins and helps clear up allergies. Some say it's the best home-made natural medicine for the flu.

"...Better tasting when mixed with honey. Has vitamins, helps relaxing, healthy for you, worth the cost, color looks good" Read more

"...dried berries to make homemade elderberry syrup due to its immune boosting properties and save LOTS of money over purchasing ready made syrups...." Read more

"I boil these and make Elderberry syrup for myself. It definitely keeps me healthy and they taste good too." Read more

"...It actually really helped clear up my allergies which cause me quite a bit of sinus problems...." Read more

19 customers mention "Performance"19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They mention it works great for making syrup, is very happy with the results, and has a consistent taste. Some say it's perfect and helpful for making flu and winter cold syrup.

"...Taste is consistent as well. Works great for making syrup!" Read more

"...during the fall winter seasons to make elderberry syrup and I love its potency...." Read more

"Just received by dried elderberries, and they are perfect. I will say I am a bit shocked at the price jump in just 5 days...." Read more

"...We use them to make our elderberry syrup. It turns out great every time. Now I found them here, more berries for a better value." Read more

60 customers mention "Stem size"32 positive28 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the stem size of the product. Some mention there are not too many stems or irregular berries, while others say there are way too many unripe berries.

"...brand Elderberry for years now, its always consistent, no branches or parts of the bush. Taste is consistent as well. Works great for making syrup!" Read more

"...These elderberries are great in taste and freshness but come with a LOT of unripened berries, larger stems to pick out, and some stones and rocks..." Read more

"...There are not too many stems or irregular berries...." Read more

"...The berries had a different (not fruity) smell while cooking and the syrup has a nasty taste. So sad" Read more

57 customers mention "Smell"11 positive46 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the smell of the product. They mention it smells awful and tastes bitter.

"These elderberries are from Croatia and they are very stinky. Once I made them into a syrup it was palatable but we will probably not buy them again." Read more

"...The berries had a different (not fruity) smell while cooking and the syrup has a nasty taste. So sad" Read more

"...Wow, what a difference. Smelled awful and tasted bitter. So researched original order (threw bag away) and thankfully, ordered more...." Read more

"...I received the Croatian product. It had such a strong odor, I couldn't figure it out...." Read more

Must have for colds - Elder Berries
5 out of 5 stars
Must have for colds - Elder Berries
I love the brand of Organic Dried Elder Berries for teas. If you have a cold and want to build your immune system, this is a must have. The is worth the money. It only takes a tablespoon to make a good cup of tea - teaspoon for children - 8 oz.As soon as I feel a cold is coming on or my throat is feeling funny, I make me a cup of Elder Berries tea. The taste is excellent. You can add honey and lemon to your tea and enjoy.Picture showing what the berries and the tea look like.
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Don
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Makes great tasting relaxing tea. Better tasting when mixed with honey. Has vitamins, helps relaxing, healthy for you, worth the cost, color looks good
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JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have purchased several times and remain consistently happy with the quality of this product. I make my own Elderberry syrup starting in the Fall and give it to family and friends, and these elderberries are always top quality. They are Organic and the source is reputable. I purchase a big bag and freeze what I don't use and by the time Spring rolls around, I'm ready for another bag. I recommend this product
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Samandnic1
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes great elderberry syrup at HUGE cost savings over buying ready-made syrup
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2013
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Elderberries are popular for their unusual taste in pies, jellies, wine, and jams. Elderberry juice was used to treat a flu epidemic in Panama in 1995. We use these dried berries to make homemade elderberry syrup due to its immune boosting properties and save LOTS of money over purchasing ready made syrups. We can the syrup via water bath method to make it more shelf stable. Open containers of the syrup should be safe for consumption for 90 days when stored properly in a refrigerator. We take anywhere from 1/2 TB to 1 TB dose daily. When ill, we take 1 T every 3 hours, up to 6 times per day.

Our recipe is as follows:

Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients:
4 cup black elderberries (1 lb dried)
12 cups of water
4-6 cinnamon sticks cinnamon powder
1/2 - 1 Tb whole cloves
48 oz local organic honey

How to Make Elderberry Syrup:

Pour water into medium saucepan and add elderberries, cinnamon and cloves (do not add honey yet!)

Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for about an hour until the liquid has reduced by almost half. At that point, remove from heat and let cool enough to be handled. Pour through a strainer into a large mixing bowl. Press the berries to extract as much liquid as possible from them.

Discard the elderberries, cloves, and cinnamon sticks by composting them!

Add honey to the liquid. When honey is well mixed into the elderberry mixture, proceed to can it in 8 or 16 oz canning jars via water bath method.

Store open containers in the fridge (for up to 90 days) and take daily for its immune boosting properties. (Some sources recommend taking only during the week and not on the weekends to boost immunity)

Standard dose is 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp for kids and 1/2 Tbsp to 1 Tbsp for adults. If the flu or a cold does strike, take the normal dose every 2-3 hours instead of once a day until symptoms disappear.

*Recipe has been Modified from Wellness Mama

Cost comparison for 1 TB Serving size: Homemade is $.166/ounce & Store Bought $2.625/ounce.

-STORE VERSION: $21 for 16 servings (1 TB servings) $2.625 per ounce or $1.3125 per serving.
-ORGANIC HOMEMADE: 93 oz, $31 for 186 servings (1 TB servings) $.33 per ounce or $.166 per serving
Cost of Ingredients: Honey $11, $19 Elderberries $1.00 for spice to make 93 ounces. Each ounce is 2 servings.
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Deborah Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars Its easy to make your own Elderberry syrup!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
High quality, organic elderberries are a must for effective immune boosting. There are the best.
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Consumer101
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for colds - Elder Berries
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I love the brand of Organic Dried Elder Berries for teas. If you have a cold and want to build your immune system, this is a must have. The is worth the money. It only takes a tablespoon to make a good cup of tea - teaspoon for children - 8 oz.

As soon as I feel a cold is coming on or my throat is feeling funny, I make me a cup of Elder Berries tea. The taste is excellent. You can add honey and lemon to your tea and enjoy.

Picture showing what the berries and the tea look like.
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Consumer101
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for colds - Elder Berries
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
I love the brand of Organic Dried Elder Berries for teas. If you have a cold and want to build your immune system, this is a must have. The is worth the money. It only takes a tablespoon to make a good cup of tea - teaspoon for children - 8 oz.

As soon as I feel a cold is coming on or my throat is feeling funny, I make me a cup of Elder Berries tea. The taste is excellent. You can add honey and lemon to your tea and enjoy.

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Kyle Lackey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, consistent.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
My family has been ordering this brand Elderberry for years now, its always consistent, no branches or parts of the bush. Taste is consistent as well. Works great for making syrup!
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Von Scarie
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Taste But LOTS of Stems
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
As I’m sure most of you know, if you’re looking to buy dried elderberries, the bigger stems and twigs and other parts of the elderberry tree are toxic for human consumption. As are the unripe berries (the ones with lighter color…)The smaller stems attached to the berries are fine. These elderberries are great in taste and freshness but come with a LOT of unripened berries, larger stems to pick out, and some stones and rocks that I had to fish out. If you have the time and patience to sit there for about an hour and go through the whole bag picking things out, this is a great buck for buy with great flavor payoff! If you’re in a hurry though, and don’t wanna take the time to pick through, I wouldn’t recommend this brand of dried elderberries. All in all though, I give it a 4 out of 5 star rating. :). Not bad.
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D D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I boil these and make Elderberry syrup for myself. It definitely keeps me healthy and they taste good too.
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Gina primavera
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this stuff!
Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2023
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Good quality for a happy medium price !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2022
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
These work great for making elderberry syrup. Quality is consistent. Good flavour.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualité
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2024
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
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Deborah
5.0 out of 5 stars Elderberries dried
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2020
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Product has a pleasant taste, I grind up the berries and add it too loose tea and steep. Product arrived quickly. Pleased with the product....good alternative to juice...I don’t drink the juice up before it spoils...so this way I just used what I need when I need it ...
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Judy Huisman
5.0 out of 5 stars It is what it is. Dried elderberries. Good value, good product.
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2020
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
5 stars because it is what it is. Dried elderberries and nothing else. Good value for the price. I boil/steep 3/4 cup at a time with 2 cups water to make elderberry gummies to boost my immune system. Mixed with some lemon juice and stevia to sweeten it, they taste decent.

This product is exactly what I wanted.

I will repurchase.
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