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In this guide, we outline food safety best practices for post-harvest handling and washing of elderberries destined for human consumption in the form of value-added products such as tea, syrup, juices, jelly, and jam.
Freezing is a practical method for extending the shelf-life of elderberries and preserving taste, color, and nutritional value. In this guide, we cover the food safety best practices for freezing elderberries, including cleaning & sanitizing, freezing equipment and packing & storing, monitoring temperature.
The purpose of this guide is to convey food safety best practices for drying elderberries and elderflowers. Resources with information about specific drying techniques are cited and referenced throughout the document.
You are viewing this page in Spanish. If you'd like to view it in English, click here. La baya de saco (Sambucus nigra) es un cultivo comercial emergente en California y otras partes de Estados Unidos, con un fuerte potencial de mercado y una oportunidad significativa para expandir su suministro.
When harvesting elderberries, following good food safety protocols related to harvest, post-harvest and processing is essential for minimizing the risk of contamination and foodborne illness. Here, we provide an overview of and resources for best practices and food safety recommendations.
Estas viendo esta pagina en ingles. Si deseas verla en espaol, haz presiona aqui. La congelacin es un mtodo prctico para extender la vida til de las bayas de saco y preservar su sabor, color y valor nutritivo.
La deshidratacin (secado) es un mtodo sencillo y relativamente econmico para preservar muchos tipos de alimentos, incluyendo las bayas y flores de saco.
Over 40 attendees gathered at The Cloverleaf Farm in Dixon, CA on September 17, 2019 to learn how California native blue elderberries (Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea) can add value as a crop while also serving as a beneficial hedgerow plant and adding biodiversity to farms.
