Frontier Co-op Dried Elderberries, European Whole - Non-GMO Elderberry Dried Fruit for Powder, Tea, Immune Support - Kosher | 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)

** A note for those who make a tea from the berries ** While a 'tea' might be easier, you won't be getting the full flu fighting effect, or the full flavor of the berries, by making what in essence is a weak tea. The berries should be cooked, simmered, for at least 20 mins to neutralize the toxins in the seeds and extract as much goodness from the berries as possible. Then mash the berries slightly and strain. Then you can drink with honey or sugar added. If you'd like to go whole hog and make syrup: 1/2 cup of berries (4oz), remove any stems and pale unripe berries as they can produce a bitter undertone to the syrup, and they are somewhat toxic as well, simmered in 2 cups water for 20 - 30 minutes. Mash berries, strain, stir in 1 cup honey or 1 -1 1/2 cup sugar until dissolved and mixed in. Pour into clean bottles, and store them in your fridge for up to 3 month, but it won't last that long. Lemon juice can also be added in after you stir in the sugar/honey for an extra boost in flavor and for added vitamin C content. You can use that syrup in 1 teaspoon doses (1/2 for children, 2x daily) to prevent flu, on pancakes in black tea, or thinned with hot water to make a hot cordial, which is very soothing in the evenings and to those who are nervous or ill. A 1 pound bag should yield about about 6-8 cups of syrup, depending on evaporation while simmering. Enjoy!I was very pleased with these elderberries when I opened the bag. The aroma was rich, earthy, inviting and mildly pungent, not stale, or sour smelling as some I've bought. I have *just* finished making my first round of syrup with them and it is some of the best I've made. These seem to be high quality berries. The label says they are from Hungary. I know Bulgaria and Hungary are big suppliers of elderberry for some companies over here.As I began this review, I noticed the price of the 1lb bag from vendor B H Y just went up about $2.00 since my order last week. As more people discover the antiviral effect of elderberries, more demand is placed on the supply raising the price as the supply is dwindled. Just about every other store and website I've checked is OUT except a few who only sell in 2 oz bags or expect us to pay $20 + shipping for 3.5 ounces. We are planting our own this spring to help ease this problem and assure that we have berries at least part of the season. Buy the berries before the fall and winter hits so you have them on hand before the price goes up and they're hard to find.Elderberry is an influenza fighter. It prevents the virus from replicating by dulling the spikes on the virus cell which prevents the virus from piercing healthy cells and taking over. If you are already down with influenza (or a plain cold virus) the syrup, take 1 tsp every 2 hours, it will help you recover quickly and with lessened symptoms. Continue taking after you feel better at the normal 2x daily dose. Taken every day through the fall & winter it will keep you healthy. Home made works much better than store bought. They can also be used to jams and wines. Very tasty indeed. try to pick out the pale berries before using, they can make a very bitter undertone.**Please do not confuse these with other dried berries and try to eat them as you would cranberries, or raisins; I've heard you do not want to ingest the seeds, they will make you ill.**** Dear FDA, the above mentioned health benefits are for information purposes only.

Frontier Co-op’s dried elderberries are top-notch! The quality is incredible—plump, flavorful, and perfect for making tea, syrups, or even elderberry powder. I love that they’re non-GMO, kosher, and sourced responsibly from Europe. These berries have become a staple in my routine for immune support, and the 1lb bulk bag is fantastic value for the quality and quantity you get. Highly recommend to anyone looking to incorporate elderberries into their wellness routine!

These berries seem to have been dried at the peek of ripeness because they are robust enough, to use less. I use them to make immune support beverages. The flavour also pairs well with other herbs and produce.They rehydrate quickly in hot liquid but also full power, over time in cold liquid. I use them to make syrup, kombucha and fire cider because of their versatility.

These dried berries are wonderful. Good quality. The color is deep, uniform and the smell is fruity but deep almost a taste. The handling may leave something to be desired but that probably was not the fault of the producers. I am using these to make shelf stable elderberry syrup for the coming season. I am making one batch just elderberry and another, smaller batch with ginger & lemon for myself.** I made the regular elderberry syrup with these. Lol, my family said "it stinks in here" as I simmered the dried berries. I couldn't figure out what it reminds me of...until I added the honey and had a taste. Prunes...prunes is all I could think of. If you like prunes, it's good. If not..well it is intended to be a kind of medicine, not candy. It was stated I the description that they are from outside of the US and that this European strain isn't as sweet. That is the truth. I have 1 black elderberry bush in my yard. I tasted them, fresh from the bush. The flavor reminds me of pomegranate except the seeds are a bit harder and I wouldn't swallow them.

Amazing quality and taste. Very delicious 😋! Thank you Frontier for always providing such quality, healthy, and yummy products to keep us healthy. 💕

I wanted raw, unheated/untreated berries for medicinal use. And these fit the bill. You get a lot and they are uniform and quality is consistent. I’ve been using them in my homemade tea blends and I have to say I haven’t been sick yet this winter. Elderberries are a powerhouse. And as long as you don’t sit down and eat a truckload of unripe berries, they are an awesome natural remedy!

I love making elderberry syrup and these worked beautifully.

These dried elderberries are great. I have been purchasing this same brand for the last 2 years and have been very happy. I use the for elderberry syrup.