Elderflower
Other names Fleurs de sureau, Sambucus flowers
Elderflower: moderate in salicylate; low in histamine and oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateModerate
Elderflower is usually consumed as cordial, which concentrates many flowers into a syrup. Diluting the cordial more is a direct way to lower the salicylate dose.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Elderflower is dried and used as an infusion, so two dilutions apply at once: the flower carries no histamine to begin with, and steeping transfers only part of what a plant holds into the water.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- OxalatesLow
Elderflower is steeped and never eaten, and an infusion transfers only the soluble oxalate of what it holds. Its usual form is cordial rather than tea, though: the flowers steep for a day or two and the liquid is what is kept, so whatever dissolved goes into the bottle instead of the bin.
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Elderflower affect?
Elderflower is notable for salicylate, histamine and oxalates. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine and nickel.
Does Elderflower contain salicylate?
Elderflower contains moderate levels of salicylate. Elderflower is usually consumed as cordial, which concentrates many flowers into a syrup. Diluting the cordial more is a direct way to lower the salicylate dose.
Does Elderflower contain histamine?
Elderflower contains only low levels of histamine. Elderflower is dried and used as an infusion, so two dilutions apply at once: the flower carries no histamine to begin with, and steeping transfers only part of what a plant holds into the water.
Does Elderflower contain oxalates?
Elderflower contains only low levels of oxalates. Elderflower is steeped and never eaten, and an infusion transfers only the soluble oxalate of what it holds. Its usual form is cordial rather than tea, though: the flowers steep for a day or two and the liquid is what is kept, so whatever dissolved goes into the bottle instead of the bin. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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