[Latin Name] Sambucus nigra

[Specification] Anthocyanidins15% 25% UV

[Appearance] Purple fine powder

Plant Part Used: Fruit

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is elderberry extract?]

Elderberry extract comes from the fruit of the Sambucus nigra or Black Elder, a species found in Europe, Western Asia, North Africa, and North America. Called “the medicine chest of the common people,” Elder flowers, berries, leaves, bark, and roots have all been used for centuries in traditional folk medicines.Elder fruit contains vitamins A, B and C, flavonoids, tannins, carotenoids, and amino acids. Elderberry is believed to possess therapeutic uses as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and immuno-stimulant.

[Function]

1. As medicine raw material: It can promote the healing of gastrointestinal ulcers; It can be used for acute and chronic hepatitis and hepatitis evocable hepatomegaly, hepatocirrhosis; promote the healing of liver function.

2. As foodstuff colorant: Widely used in cakes, beverage, candy, ice cream etc..

3. As chemical raw material for daily use: Widely used in many kinds of green medicine toothpastes and cosmetics.

This video is from chapter 3 and covers polysaccharides. This is a part of General Biology I, BIO 1134, at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Here’s a recipe for a breathtaking centerpiece to liven up any party!

It needs a fair bit of preparation but the results are worth the effort, and will certainly stir up conversation when your loved ones find out that this rich, chocolately‘cheesecake’ has no milk nor cheese at all!
Selamat Hari Raya to all of my Muslim friends, and stay safe on the roads this ‘balik kampung’ season!

WHITE CHOCOLATE PASSIONFRUIT CHEESECAKE

TIME NEEDED: Overnight to soak cashews, 25 minutes to make cake, 2-3 hours of cake-setting time

INGREDIENTS:

CHEESECAKE LAYER:
2 cups cashews soaked overnight in 3 cups purified water
6 cubes Big Tree Farms Raw Cacao butter
1/4 cup nondairy milk
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
4-5 tbsp natural sweetener (Coconut Nectar or Agave Syrup)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 1/2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt

CRUST:
1 cup of mixed nuts (Suggestions: almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds etc.)
10 Mazafati dates with the seeds removed
1 tbsp Big Tree Farms Raw Cacao Powder
1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt

PASSIONFRUIT LAYER:
2 tsp agar powder
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup fresh passionfruit pulp
3 tbsp brown sugar

METHOD:

1. Melt the cacao cubes through double boiling for 3-5 minutes. This means gently simmering the cubes with steam. My set-up is a stainless steel plate that fits perfectly over a stainless steel pot. You could also replace the plate with one made of heat-resistant glass. There are many online references on how to make a simple double boiling setup. Set melted butter aside.

2. Put all crust ingredients into a food processor and blend until the mixture becomes a sticky, chunky dough.

3. In a 7 inch springform pan, flatten the crust evenly against the bottom with your hands.

4. Put all cheesecake layer ingredients into food processor and blend until a rich, smooth paste is achieved.

5. Pour the paste into the pan over the crust and even out the surface with a spatula. Place pan in the freezer while you do the next step, to allow cheesecake layer to slightly harden.

6. Referring to the passionfruit layer ingredients, place water into a pot and set to boil.Just as it starts to bubble, put in the agar and brown sugar and stir contantly for 3-5 minutes until the agar has fully dissolved. Turn off the heat, pour in the passionfruit pulp and stir in evenly.

7. Remove cake from the freezer and pour passionfruit agar mix on top of the cheesecake layer. Put the cake in the fridge and wait to set for 2-3 hours.