Elderflower

5 reasons to Choose Ransom Naturals Ltd for your Elderflower Extract Needs

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Elders are large, bushy shrubs or small trees that can grow up to six metres. They are colonisers that grow in both cities and countryside and can be found throughout the UK, northern Europe and parts of North America. They flower from May to June depending on the weather. Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra) are the flat-headed bunches of tiny, five-petalled, creamy-white flowers with prominent stamens that grow on elderberry trees.

5 REASONS TO CHOOSE RANSOM NATURALS FOR YOUR ELDERFLOWER EXTRACT NEEDS 1 Leader in elderflower extracts

Medicinal benefits Elderflower has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal plant to boost the immune system and fight off infection. The elderflower blooms can be used to offer relief from colds, ease symptoms of seasonal allergies, treat conjunctivitis and soothe red itchy eyes, relieve toothache, and reduce pain and swelling in joint inflammation.

Uses in food industry Elderflower is a versatile herb that can be utilised in many great ways in the food and beverages industry as well as in pharmaceuticals.

Some food and beverage uses include: •Tea •Syrup •Cordial •Cocktails •Wine •Herbal Vinegar

With 175 years’ experience in science based natural products, we regard ourselves as the leader in elderflower extracts which are used in many beverages around the world.

2 Ethical sourcing All our elderflower petals are ethically and responsibly sourced during the natural season in the UK between May and June.

3 Immediate processing Each and every petal is processed within 72 hours of picking which is why our extracts are renowned for their floral notes.

4 Elder tree care We take extra care during harvest to ensure that each elder tree remains in perfect condition to grow and thrive for seasons to come.

Flowers are picked selectively, no more than a third on each plant, leaving some clusters intact to harvest the berries later in the season and for the natural fauna.

5 Extensive range of extracts We offer an extensive range of extracts for cordials, presse, beverages and more, so we are sure to have an elderflower extract to suit your needs.

RANSOM NATURALS ELDERFLOWER EXTRACT We provide elderflower extract as a strong infusion in water. It has the characteristic flavour of elderflower with an aroma of sweet, delicate floral notes and a very distinctive floral taste.

The extracts contain many compounds from the plant materials including Rose Oxides, Hotrierol, Linalool, Terpienol, Non-oxidised Monoterpenes, Aliphatic Aldehydes.

Please get in touch at Getintouch@ransomnaturals.com to discuss your products and how Ransom Naturals can help provide you with Elderflower extract or any other natural products for your food & beverage needs.