Elderberry and Elderflower Destemmer – 800–1000 kg/h

Motorised elderberry destemmer for berry and flower separation

The elderberry destemmer is a professional motorised machine designed to separate elderberries from their stems without crushing the fruit. Manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel, it uses a stainless steel feeding auger and a specially designed internal separation screen.

With a declared processing capacity of 800–1000 kg/h and a motor rated at 0.75 kW (1 HP), the machine is intended for farms and fruit processing facilities preparing elderberries for juices, jams and other products.

The machine can also be used to separate elderflowers from their stems, provided that the optional electronic speed controller is installed.

How the elderberry destemmer works

The destemmer uses a motorised system consisting of a stainless steel feeding auger and a specially designed stainless steel separation screen.

Elderberries are fed into the machine, where the separation mechanism detaches the berries from their stems while keeping the fruit intact.

The separated berries can then be collected for subsequent processing. An optional stainless steel support with a closed discharge hopper is available to direct the outgoing product.

The machine is designed specifically for separating elderberries and elderflowers from their stems. It is not a fruit pulper or juice extractor and does not process the fruit pulp.

Separating elderberries from their stems

The primary function of the machine is to remove elderberries from their stems while keeping the berries intact.

This operation prepares the separated berries for collection and further processing.

The berries can subsequently be processed using a fruit pulper to prepare products intended for juice and jam production, depending on the production process.

Mechanical destemming is therefore a preliminary stage in professional elderberry processing, particularly when handling quantities beyond those normally prepared manually.

Elderflower separation with optional speed control

The destemmer can also be used to separate elderflowers from their stems, but this application requires the installation of the optional electronic speed controller.

The controller allows the operating speed to be adjusted to suit elderflower processing, which requires a different configuration from berry separation.

This enables the machine to be used for both elderberry and elderflower preparation, according to the raw material being processed.

Important: the electronic speed controller is not included in the standard equipment. It must be ordered separately if the machine is also intended for elderflower separation.

Technical specifications

• Model: 4279.
• Machine type: Motorised elderberry and elderflower destemmer.
• Declared processing capacity: 800–1000 kg/h.
• Motor power: 0.75 kW (1 HP).
• Construction material: AISI 304 stainless steel.
• Feeding system: Stainless steel auger.
• Separation system: Special stainless steel internal screen.
• Elderberry processing: Separation from stems while keeping the berries intact.
• Elderflower processing: Available with the optional electronic speed controller.
• Machine weight: 53 kg.

The indicated processing capacity is the declared value for this model and should not be considered a guaranteed hourly output for every raw material or operating configuration.

Optional accessories and configurations

The elderberry destemmer can be equipped with optional accessories for speed adjustment and machine support.

• Electronic speed controller (code 004/S): Allows the operating speed to be adjusted and is required for elderflower separation.
• Stainless steel support with discharge hopper (code 4278): Supporting structure equipped with a hopper for collecting the discharged product.
• Open stainless steel support (code 009): Alternative support configuration without the discharge hopper.

All accessories listed above are optional and must be selected separately according to the required processing operations and machine configuration.

If the machine will be used for both elderberries and elderflowers, the electronic speed controller should be included when selecting the configuration.

Applications in elderberry processing

The motorised elderberry destemmer is intended for agricultural businesses and processing facilities preparing elderberries for further transformation.

In juice and jam production, the machine performs the preliminary operation of separating berries from their stems before they are transferred to subsequent equipment.

Depending on the intended finished product, processing may involve the following stages:

• Berry destemming: Separating elderberries from their stems using the motorised destemmer.
• Product collection: Collecting the separated berries, optionally through the discharge hopper.
• Fruit pulping: Further processing of the berries to prepare products for juices or jams.
• Subsequent processing: Additional operations required by the production process and the intended finished product.

The destemmer prepares the raw material for subsequent operations. It does not replace the equipment required for further fruit processing or any necessary food treatment stages.

Frequently asked questions

Does the destemmer keep elderberries intact?

Yes. The machine is designed to separate elderberries from their stems while keeping the berries intact for subsequent processing.

Can the machine also separate elderflowers?

Yes, but elderflower separation requires the optional electronic speed controller, which allows the operating speed to be adjusted for flower processing.

What is the processing capacity of the elderberry destemmer?

Model 4279 has a declared processing capacity of 800–1000 kg/h. This figure is not a guaranteed hourly output for every processing application.

Is the discharge hopper included?

No. The stainless steel support with discharge hopper is an optional accessory and must be selected separately.

Does the destemmer extract elderberry juice?

No. The machine separates elderberries from their stems but does not extract juice. A fruit pulper can be used for subsequent berry processing, depending on production requirements.

What is the difference between a destemmer and a fruit pulper?

A destemmer removes elderberries from their stems while keeping the fruit intact. A fruit pulper is used at a later processing stage to process the raw material and separate its components according to the machine's operating principle.