Chemical Composition

Freeze-dried sea buckthorn powder holds up to seven hundred milligrams vitamin C per hundred grams, roughly twelve times that of oranges. Carotenoids such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lycopene create its bright tone, while tocopherols and flavonoids lift total antioxidant capacity to values approaching nine hundred thousand micromoles TE per hundred grams. Omega-seven palmitoleic acid joins omegas three six and nine to round out a complex lipid profile.

Origin & Nutritional Composition

Sea buckthorn shrubs root along Baltic and Arctic coastlines enduring salt spray frost and sandy soil. Berries are hand gathered in late summer then freeze-dried below forty degrees Celsius to protect heat sensitive vitamins. One tablespoon of sea buckthorn powder provides about fifteen calories, three grams fibre, and forty milligrams vitamin C plus traces of iron and calcium

Reported Health Benefits

Vitamin C in sea buckthorn powder supports collagen formation and immune defence. Flavonoids and carotenoids offer antioxidant shielding for skin and eyes while omega-seven aids mucous membrane hydration and metabolic harmony. Human and animal studies link regular intake to balanced blood lipids, heart wellness, and digestive comfort.

Cultural Significance & Historical Significance

Medieval Scandinavian texts mention sea buckthorn cordial as a winter tonic, and modern Nordic chefs call the berry their lemon of the coast.

Soviet cosmonauts carried sea buckthorn puree for radiation support during early space missions, cementing its reputation as a resilience fruit.

Flavor Profile

Sea buckthorn powder tastes sharply tart with notes of passion fruit, pineapple, and gentle resinous pine. Its acidity is assertive yet fleeting, leaving a clean finish that brightens savoury and sweet recipes.

Functional Use

Whisk one half teaspoon of sea buckthorn powder into vinaigrettes smoothies or skyr for an immediate citrus lift. Dust over white chocolate bark, fold into sourdough levain, or stir into gin cocktails with honey for a Nordic sour. In our blends the powder pairs with smoked paprika in Fjord Fire and with tomato umami in La Tomate, balancing fat richness and salt.

Fun Tidbits

• One berry contains up to twelve times more vitamin C than an equal weight of orange.
   

• Shining orange pulp stains hands bright gold, once used as natural dye for wool.
  
  

• Coastal farmers traditionally pressed the seeds for lamp oil before electrification.
  
  

• The shrub fixes nitrogen, improving poor dune soils for other plants.
  
  

We choose sea buckthorn powder for its radiant flavour, whole fruit integrity, and unmatched vitamin portfolio. Freeze-dry processing aligns with our no-filler ethos while the berry’s Nordic story complements our Bright Days collection.

Products Featuring Sea Buckthorn Powder:

• Fjord Fire – smoky chilli salt uplifted by sea buckthorn powder
  
  
• La Tomate – Mediterranean tomato blend sharpened with sea buckthorn powder
  
  
• Yellomayo – golden mayo seasoning where sea buckthorn powder meets Lakadong turmeric
  
  
• MY ZESTIE - Fruit-finishing salt; Icelandic flakes carry tart citrus with sea buckthorn and yuzu for sharp brightness.
  
  
• TACO No1 - Chipotle–guajillo taco blend with classic cumin–coriander body, lifted by sea buckthorn, orange peel, and hibiscus.
  
  
• L’AVOCAT - Avocado topper built on bright acids from sumac, yuzu, and sea buckthorn with savory umami from sesame and dulse.
  
  
• PEP'RONI - Post-bake pizza herb mix with oregano and tomato umami, finished with sea buckthorn zing and nettle greens