Sambucus
IQF Frozen Elderberries
Product type
Certificates
HACCPCountry of origin
Ukraine (Carpathian region): Wild-harvested or ecologically cultivated in pollution-free environments.
Full Traceability: We monitor every step from harvesting in the forest to the final IQF processing.
Packaging
Multi-layer Paper Bags (25 kg): Heavy-duty, food-grade bags with a polyethylene liner to prevent moisture loss and freezer burn.
Industrial Octabins (400 kg): Best for large-scale production facilities; optimized for efficient logistics and bulk processing.
Delivery
- Refrigerated Transport: –18 °C, cold chain
- International Logistics: Regular shipments to the EU and other global markets.
- Delivery Terms (Incoterms): FCA, DAP, or DDP - tailored to customer requirements.
- Export Documentation: Full set of documents for smooth customs clearance.
Description
IQF frozen wild elderberries (Sambucus nigra), hand-harvested in the clean forests and hedgerows of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Elderberries are among the richest natural sources of anthocyanins, valued both for their deep purple-black colouring power and for the immune-supporting reputation that drives strong demand in the nutraceutical and functional-food sectors. Because raw elderberries are not eaten fresh, this is a processing raw material: the berries are individually quick-frozen at full ripeness to lock in colour and heat-sensitive compounds until they reach your line. Carefully de-stemmed, sorted and cleaned, the fruit stays loose and free-flowing for accurate dosing. Typical applications: syrups, cordials and concentrates, dietary supplements and extracts, natural food colouring, wine and liqueurs, jams and preserves. Sourcing is fully traceable from forest to finished pallet, and processing follows HACCP standards; organic-certified lots are available on request. Packaging: 25 kg multi-layer paper bags or 400 kg industrial octabins. Storage at –18 °C. Minimum order 500 kg. Delivery across the EU on FCA, DAP or DDP terms, with full export documentation.
Key Benefits:
- Species: wild Sambucus nigra, hand-harvested and de-stemmed
- Exceptionally high in anthocyanins — strong natural colour
- Key raw material for syrups, extracts and supplements
- IQF preserves colour and heat-sensitive compounds
- Free-flowing — accurate dosing for processing lines
- No additives, preservatives or added sugar
- Packaging: 25 kg bags / 400 kg octabins · HACCP · Organic on request
Harvest calendar
Request a Quote
Please fill out the form below. Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 500 kg. We will get back to you within 1 business day.
FAQs
This premium Carpathian ingredient is available in industrial-grade fresh forms during peak harvest, or as premium Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) selections year-round. Depending on your manufacturing specifications, we can offer the product color-sorted, calibrated by millimeter size, or semi-processed to integrate seamlessly into automated food production lines, dairy manufacturing, or industrial baking applications.
Yes. While fresh, non-frozen batches are strictly tied to our seasonal harvesting calendar, our IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) fruit products are processed at peak nutritional maturity and stored in deep-freeze facilities. This advanced preservation enables us to guarantee a continuous, uninterrupted wholesale supply to our B2B partners 365 days a year, regardless of the crop's calendar season.
To preserve cell structure, flavor profile, and total food safety, strict cold-chain protocols must be followed. Fresh orders require immediate humidity-controlled refrigeration and rapid processing. Our IQF deep-frozen products must be maintained continuously at a stable temperature of -18°C or lower to prevent enzymatic degradation and clustering, ensuring full compliance with international HACCP safety guidelines.
The commercial shelf life depends entirely on the product form. Freshly harvested batches are highly perishable and require immediate food processing or distribution within a few days under refrigeration. Our IQF frozen items possess a robust shelf life of 12 to 24 months when held continuously at -18°C, retaining their natural color, structure, and microbiological stability.
Yes, we operate exclusively as a direct agricultural B2B supplier and wholesale distributor. We specialize in contract manufacturing and large-scale, multi-ton deliveries for food factories, ingredients distributors, and industrial processing plants. Please reach out to our commercial sales office to receive a tailored quotation, specifications sheets, and current Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) metrics.
While we specialize strictly in heavy-duty wholesale distribution and do not offer retail-ready or private label packaging, we do provide flexible industrial packaging configurations. We can fulfill bulk orders in multi-layer 10kg/25kg industrial paper bags, heavy-gauge plastic crates, or high-capacity octabins tailored to match your specific manufacturing intake systems and shipping requirements.
