Sea buckthorn is a deciduous shrub that is cold-resistant and drought-tolerant. Its fruit is orange-yellow or orange-red in color and is rich in vitamins, minerals, bioactive components, etc. Due to its extremely high nutritional density, it is known as the "vitamin treasure house".
Production process: Usually, mature sea buckthorn fruits are selected. After being washed and pressed to extract the juice (or the pulp is retained), the water is removed by techniques such as spray drying and freeze-drying, and then crushed into powder. The freeze-drying process can better preserve heat-sensitive nutrients such as vitamin C.
Appearance: Mostly orange-yellow to orange-red powder, the depth of color depends on the maturity of the fruit and the processing method. The texture is fine and may have a slightly granular feel (due to the presence of pulp fibers).
Aroma and taste: It has the unique fresh fruity aroma of sea buckthorn, with a sweet and sour taste. The acidity is relatively high (due to the large amount of organic acids), and the sweetness is relatively low. Some products may add a small amount of sugar to balance the texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin C: It has an extremely high content, far exceeding that of fruits like citrus and kiwi. Every 100 grams of sea buckthorn fruit can contain hundreds of milligrams of vitamin C, making it a natural antioxidant.
Other vitamins: including vitamin E, vitamin A (carotene), and the B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, etc.), work together to promote human metabolism and maintain good health.
Bioactive ingredients
Flavonoids (such as quercetin and isorhamnetin) : They have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular protective effects.
Polyphenols: Enhance antioxidant capacity and reduce the damage of free radicals to cells.
Unsaturated fatty acids: Linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid and other substances contained in sea buckthorn seeds and pulp are beneficial to cardiovascular health (some sea buckthorn powder may retain such components).
Basic nutrition
Dietary fiber: Promotes intestinal peristalsis and improves digestion.
Minerals: Rich in potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, etc., they participate in the regulation of human physiological functions.
Organic acids, such as malic acid and citric acid, give it an acidic taste and at the same time help promote the secretion of digestive juices.
Antioxidant and anti-aging: High content of vitamin C, vitamin E and flavonoids can eliminate free radicals, delay cell aging and improve skin condition (such as reducing pigmentation and enhancing elasticity).
Boosting immunity: Vitamin C and various active ingredients can stimulate the activity of immune cells, enhance the body's resistance to pathogens, and reduce the risk of infectious diseases such as colds.
Protecting the cardiovascular system: Flavonoids can regulate blood lipids (lower cholesterol), improve vascular elasticity, and assist in preventing cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and hypertension.
Promoting digestion: Organic acids and dietary fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, relieve constipation, improve indigestion, and protect the gastric mucosa at the same time (when consumed in moderation).
Supplementing nutrition: As a natural "nutrient concentrate", it is suitable for people with unbalanced diets to supplement vitamins, minerals and other trace elements.
Application field
Health food and beverages
Add it to juice, milkshakes, yogurt, etc. to enhance nutrition and flavor (note the impact of acidity on the taste, and it can be balanced with honey, coconut milk, etc.).
It is used in baked goods (such as bread, energy bars, biscuits) to enhance the nutritional value and color of the products.
The health supplement industry: It is often made into capsules, tablets or individually packaged powders, used as vitamin supplements or antioxidant health products, suitable for people with low immunity and those who pay attention to beauty care.
Daily chemical products: Due to their rich content of vitamins and antioxidant components, they are often added to skin care products (such as face creams and masks) to play a role in moisturizing, anti-oxidation and improving skin quality.
Animal husbandry: Adding sea buckthorn powder to feed can enhance the immunity and meat quality of livestock and poultry (applied in some areas).
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