Black Elderberry Syrup

Black Elderberry Syrup

GaiaKids4.8 (3,615 ratings)
Format:Liquid Quantity: 3 Fluid Ounce(s) · 18 servings
Goals

Product analysis

45 out of 100

Black Elderberry Syrup combines elderberry and acerola in a liquid supplement. Differing quantity declarations and incomplete preparation details make close comparisons harder.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

The preparations are not fully disclosed, limiting a confident quality comparison. Differing quantities also prevent reliable combined totals for the listed entries.

Ingredient Transparency63

Amounts are listed, but differing declarations prevent reliable combined totals. Preparation details are missing, leaving the exact contents harder to compare.

Value For Money40

Value for the elderberry and acerola content remains uncertain. Differing quantities also limit a reliable comparison of the amounts being purchased.

Customer Satisfaction91

Feedback is favorable across thousands of ratings. The large number of opinions gives a broader picture of buyer satisfaction.

Product Focus30

The formula centers on elderberry and acerola in syrup form. The available goal information does not establish how well the combination meets its intended purpose.

Format
Liquid
Container
3 Fluid Ounce(s)
Per serving
$1.09
Customer rating
4.8 · 3,615 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
Situational effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
European Elder · 476 mg
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) fruit juice concentrate
476 mg 100
Acerola fruit extract
50 mg 20
Gluten Free Dairy Free Organic Children 4+ Children 1–4
Report overview
A+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
The selected serving lists 951 mg of Sambucus nigra fruit juice concentrate. Both the species and plant part are identified, making the preparation clearer to compare.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The saved facts identify both the scientific species, Sambucus nigra, and the fruit used in the juice concentrate.
Botanical Identity Detail
The saved facts identify both the scientific species, Sambucus nigra, and the fruit used in the juice concentrate.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The selected serving lists 951 mg of Sambucus nigra fruit juice concentrate.
Actual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The selected serving lists 951 mg of Sambucus nigra fruit juice concentrate.

Commercial Price and Usability

A whole-product serving costs about $1.11; the evaluation does not assess price.
Acerola · 50 mg OverallScore20
F Composition And Label DisclosureF Composition And Label Disclosure
Each serving lists 101 mg of acerola. The saved facts do not identify its species or give a source-specific vitamin C concentration.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure20

The saved facts do not provide an extract ratio or source-specific vitamin C percentage or yield.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The saved facts do not provide an extract ratio or source-specific vitamin C percentage or yield.

Composition and Label Disclosure20

A 101 mg acerola amount and a fruit-based plant part are recorded, but the species is not identified in the saved facts.
Acerola Botanical Identity Disclosure
A 101 mg acerola amount and a fruit-based plant part are recorded, but the species is not identified in the saved facts.

Commercial Price and Usability

A price comparison was not included in the evaluation.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review.
    Wieland LS; Piechotta V; Feinberg T; Ludeman E; Hutton B; Kanji S; Seely D; Garritty C · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2021
    Systematic review5 studies pooledImmunity forEuropean Elder
  2. Select Dietary Supplement Ingredients for Preserving and Protecting the Immune System in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review.
    Crawford C; Brown LL; Costello RB; Deuster PA · Nutrients · 2022
    Systematic review39 studies pooledImmunity forEuropean Elder
  3. Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials
    Jessie Hawkins, Christy Baker, Lindsey Cherry, Erich Dunne · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2019
    Meta-analysis180 participants4 studies pooledImmunity forEuropean Elder
  4. Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Tiralongo E; Wee SS; Lea RA · Nutrients · 2016
    Randomized trial312 participantsImmunity forEuropean Elder
  5. Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections
    Z Zakay-Rones, E Thom, T Wollan, J Wadstein · Journal of International Medical Research · 2004
    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forEuropean Elder