What Is Omega-7? Palmitoleic Acid and Sea Buckthorn Oil
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Important note: This article is for general information only. Sea buckthorn is a food ingredient, not a medicine. For ingredients, allergen information, storage and use instructions for any Cherker product, always check the current product label and product page.
What Is Omega-7?
Omega-7 is commonly used to refer to palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. It is one of several fatty acids discussed in food-science and nutrition literature.
Omega-7 and Palmitoleic Acid
Palmitoleic acid is often written as 16:1n-7 in scientific literature. Like other fatty acids, its presence and quantity can differ depending on the source material and the type of product being studied.
Sea Buckthorn Oil in Scientific Literature
Scientific literature has reported palmitoleic acid in sea buckthorn oil fatty-acid profiles. Sea buckthorn fruit or pulp oil and seed oil can have different fatty-acid compositions.
This is species-level and oil-specific research. It should not be treated as evidence that every sea buckthorn product contains the same amount of Omega-7.
Why Product Format Matters
Sea buckthorn oils, pulp, powders, loose-leaf teas and tea bags are different product formats. Their ingredients, processing and composition can differ.
General information about sea buckthorn oil should not be used to assume the composition of a tea blend, pulp product or another sea buckthorn format.
Cherker Product Information
Cherker sources sea buckthorn berries locally from Leh, Ladakh, India. Cherker currently offers Sea Buckthorn Pure Pulp, Sea Buckthorn Loose Leaf Tea and Sea Buckthorn Tea Bags.
For ingredients, allergen information, storage and product-specific use instructions, see the relevant current product page and label:
Why Product Labels Matter
A product label gives the most relevant information for the exact item you are buying or using. Before use, check ingredients, allergen information, net quantity, storage instructions, best-before information and product-specific use guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Omega-7?
Omega-7 is commonly used to refer to palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid.
Is Omega-7 found in sea buckthorn?
Scientific literature has reported palmitoleic acid in sea buckthorn oil fatty-acid profiles.
Does every sea buckthorn product contain the same amount of Omega-7?
No. Composition can differ by plant part, product format, ingredients and processing. Check the current label for product-specific information.
Does this article describe Cherker product composition?
No. This article provides general information about Omega-7 and sea buckthorn oil research. For information about a specific Cherker product, refer to the current label and product page.
In Short
Omega-7 is commonly used to refer to palmitoleic acid. It has been reported in scientific literature on sea buckthorn oil fatty-acid profiles. Because composition can differ between oils, pulp, powders and tea formats, the current product label remains the best source for information about a specific item.
References
Solà Marsiñach M, Pellejero Cuenca A. 2019. The impact of sea buckthorn oil fatty acids on human health. Lipids in Health and Disease, 18:145. DOI: 10.1186/s12944-019-1065-9.
Wang Z, Zhao F, Wei P, Chai X, Hou G, Meng Q. 2022. Phytochemistry, health benefits, and food applications of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.): A comprehensive review. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9:1036295. DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1036295.