Elderberry fruit powder comes from dried, ground European elderberries (Sambucus nigra). This whole-food form keeps the fruit's fiber and natural nutrient package intact. Some people choose it over extracts and syrups because it digests gently and delivers a broad spread of phytonutrients.
People mix the powder into smoothies, tea, or water, or take it in capsules. Serving sizes run larger than concentrated extracts since the powder is less potent gram for gram.
Watch out for mild stomach upset. Use only commercially processed elderberry fruit powder. Raw elderberries contain compounds that can cause harm.