Elder Flowers
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Elder Flowers is a flavoring — Natural flavoring from white flowers of shrub
Also: Sambucus canadensis
What it does
Natural flavoring from white flowers of shrub
Where you'll see it
Fruit, wine, spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods
What the research says
Leaves and bark can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: Also ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): The leaves and bark can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea