Elderflower

The elder(Sambucus nigra) is a plant that has been used by humans since the beginning of time. Hippocrates already knew the elder. This is because of the plant’s special properties. Among other things, the blossom of the elder used to be used as a traditional herb. Even now you can still find it regularly in herbal preparations. In addition, elderflower’s delicious sweet taste makes it perfect for use in sweet baking or to make your own elderflower syrup. So it is a versatile plant. We tell you more about the elder.

Properties of the elder

The elder is a beautiful large shrub that flowers abundantly with small white flowers from May to July. The shrub is commonly found in the Netherlands along paths and fields and in parks. In autumn, the flowers grow into small black berries: elderberries. These are somewhat more bitter in taste than the blossoms of the elder.

Why do we use elderflower?

The elderflower has a unique sweet and fresh taste. This delicious combination not only makes it very nice to drink, it is also wonderfully refreshing. In addition, you can use elderflower perfectly in sweet baked goods or to bake delicious pancakes.