Developing elderberry production in Canada

摘要

A native Canadian shrub, American elder or elderberry, is capturing ever-greater attention among producers and consumers. And where consumers see its berries as a unique and healthy food item, producers are keen to exploit the plant's considerable potential as a source of functional foods, including food colourings. Functional foods, also called health-enhancing foods and nutraceuticals, are recognized as having a beneficial health effect that extends beyond nutritional effects. A nutraceutical can be defined as a product made from food substances that is beneficial for health.