JC Dudley has long been known as an important food ingredient supplier with a strong reputation for working with leading business partners from around the world. A key player in our loyal global supply chain is Iprona. Based in Italy, Iprona is internationally known as being the king of elderberry processing.

Working closely with Iprona as well as other leading producers, JC Dudley has built a strong supply relationship with leading processors to deliver high-quality industrial fruit juices, juice concentrates, pulps and purees sourced from many countries around the world.

Elderberries, in particular, are in the spotlight at the moment for having powerful antiviral properties. Through our strong working relationship with Iprona, JC Dudley can offer a stable, consistent and sustainable supply of elderberry-based food products for your food or drink range.
So why exactly are elderberries the healthy choice right now? Let's take a closer look.

Elderberries – natures antiviral fruit!

Elderberries are an ancient fruit that has been used for hundreds of years as a natural remedy used by apothecaries and healers to help fight off common viral infections, such as colds and flu. Research has since shown the berries to be naturally high in vitamins A, C and E and have high levels of potassium; all valuable for preventing or treating the symptoms of viral illnesses.

The small, deep purple berries grow on the Sambucus tree and have been harvested for centuries by healers and herbalists to help treat the sick and reduce the symptoms of common viruses. Modern researchers, the GMI Research Group, believe that the antiviral properties found in elderberries are effective against influenza A and B and the common cold.

Antiviral and antimicrobial properties

It is believed that using broad-based antiviral treatments, such as elderberry extract supplementation, can prevent key viral proteins from entering host cells.

As well as having an antiviral effect, elderberry extract is antimicrobial, meaning that it can also help to combat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, which can often develop following a severe bout of flu.

With more than 20 million doctor appointments per year being booked for patients suffering from colds and flu, researchers believe that by using elderberry extract the duration of the virus can be shortened, meaning that less working and school days will be missed.

Immune-boosting benefits of elderberries

Consuming elderberry juice can also help to boost your natural immunity. Drinking the juice helps the body to produce cytokines. Cytokine is a protein that regulates our immune system and our inflammatory response to infections.

According to a research study, the immune-boosting properties found in elderberries were effective against 10 different strains of the influenza virus. The antimicrobial effect of elderberry extract is down to its high content of anthocyanin, which is a type of flavonoid that contains both antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

Owing to the potent antiviral and antimicrobial properties of elderberries, it is no wonder that ancient healers and apothecaries realised the powerful nature of the berries to help treat and ease the symptoms of both influenza and bacterial infections in the people in their community.

A common, yet very effective concoction used for generations is elderberry syrup, which is high in bioactive phenolic compounds that act to strengthen the antioxidant status in healthy people, making them more resilient against viruses.

The anthocyanins found in elderberries have also been shown to inhibit inflammatory biomarkers to build resistance against both bacterial and viral infections. Using natural elderberry juice and extracts can be an effective natural alternative to using antibiotics, which have a strong potential for over-use during the cold and flu seasons.

Sourcing elderberries
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Consuming raw elderberries or the bark or leaves of the Sambucus plant isn't recommended as it can cause negative gastrointestinal effects. It is best to avoid consuming raw elderberries, but instead, use prepared sources from a reputable fruit juice concentrate supplier such as JC Dudley.
Do not hesitate to contact our friendly team at JC Dudley for your elderberry juice and extract needs. 

Our team at JC Dudley are very proud of our high-quality purees and concentrates. You cannot beat our superb range of fruit flavours for a fresh and full-bodied taste.

We take the greatest care to produce our fruit-based puree concentrate to retain the purest and most natural taste possible, carefully blended to give a satisfying and pleasant mouthfeel.

JC Dudley uses the very latest cutting-edge technology to gently extract juice from our carefully sourced fresh fruit and vegetables. This has enabled us to offer our customers a wide range of fruit purees and concentrates to use in their food and drink products.
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​Although many food and drink manufacturers tend to stick to well-known and more familiar fruit puree concentrates for their products, we do offer more unusual and less well-known option to give your end products a unique twist that can set you apart from your competition!

For example, while pear puree concentrate is a popular choice because it is a familiar fruit to consumers, plus the fact that pears have a high content of potassium and calcium, which makes pear a healthy choice of puree concentrate for those wanting to produce something for the health food market, for those that dare, we supply more unusual flavours, such as:

• Camu Camu
• Dragonfruit
• Fig
• Guanabana
• Guava
• Lingonberry
• Papaya
• Physalis
• Quince
• Rhubarb
• Sour Cherry
• Sweet Cherry

​So if you are looking to produce a new fruit-based product with a unique twist, then why not be bold and daring by combining different flavours!

Let's take a look at one of these fruit ingredients, dragon fruit, and why it may appeal to your target customer.
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Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that is taking the healthy eating world by storm. It has become increasingly popular over recent years and although people were first attracted to it because of its unusual looks, it also has a unique taste that people have really taken to.

Not only does it taste good, but it carries many nutrients that health-conscious consumers are looking for when choosing a healthy alternative to sugary snacks and drinks.

The fruit grows on the Hylocereus cactus, and as the cactus flowers only open at night and the fruit has bright red skin with green scales that resemble a dragon's scales, dragon fruit has become an unusual, yet very trendy choice amongst consumers.
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​Dragon fruit has a firm white pulp with black seeds that most people say tastes like a cross between a kiwi and a pear. It's not an overly sweet fruit and contains small amounts of several valuable nutrients, including iron, magnesium, and natural fibre.

Due to the firm flesh containing a large amount of natural fibre and magnesium, dragon fruit is considered to be one of the most highly nutrient-dense fruits.

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​Thanks to JC Dudley operating the latest fruit preparation technologies, we extract our fruit juices with the greatest of care. We offer our customers a wide range of fruit puree concentrate options, so we are sure that we can supply you with exactly what you need for your food or drink products.
 
Our end to end production and manufacturing system means we can supply you with the very highest quality of puree concentrate that retains their fresh taste and integrity throughout their use in your food or drinks production.
 
Our purees and concentrates are ideal for a wide range of food and drink products such as juices, smoothies, yoghurt drinks, alcoholic drinks, baked goods, desserts, confectionery, jams and conserves.
 
Why not contact our team at JC Dudley to discuss your fruit puree concentrate needs. We are here to help!

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