What Is Sea Buckthorn? A Guide to a Bright-Orange Berry

Important note: Sea buckthorn is a food ingredient, not a medicine. This article is for general information only. For ingredients, allergen information, storage and use instructions for any Cherker product, always check the current product label and product page.

What Is Sea Buckthorn?

Sea buckthorn is the common name for Hippophae rhamnoides, a shrub species with a native range across parts of Europe and Asia, including the western Himalaya. Its berries are typically bright orange to yellow and are known for their tart, distinctive flavour.

Sea buckthorn is used in different food formats, including pulp, beverages, tea blends, jams and other food preparations. The exact ingredients and composition can differ by product format, so general information about the species should not be treated as information about every product or batch.

What Does Sea Buckthorn Taste Like?

Sea buckthorn is often described as tart, bright and sharp. Its flavour can feel citrus-like, with fresh aromatic notes. Depending on the format, its orange colour and tart profile can work well in drinks, food recipes and tea blends.

How Is Sea Buckthorn Used in Food?

Sea buckthorn is used in a variety of food formats. Depending on the product, it may appear in pulp, beverages, tea blends, preserves, sauces or recipes.

For a specific Cherker product, follow the product label and product page for ingredients, storage and use instructions. Different formats may have different instructions.

Cherker and Leh, Ladakh

Cherker sources sea buckthorn berries locally from Leh, Ladakh, India.

Cherker’s product range includes sea buckthorn in pulp, loose-leaf tea and tea-bag formats. Product ingredients can differ by format, so always check the relevant product page and current label.

What Is Omega-7?

Omega-7 is a common name for palmitoleic acid. Scientific literature has reported palmitoleic acid in sea buckthorn fatty-acid profiles, particularly in sea buckthorn oils.

Its presence and quantity can differ between berries, pulp, oils, powders and other product formats. For information about a specific product, check its current label.

Cherker’s Sea Buckthorn Formats

Sea Buckthorn Pure Pulp

A sea buckthorn pulp format. See the product page and current label for ingredients, allergen information, storage and use instructions.

Sea Buckthorn Loose Leaf Tea

A caffeine-free herbal tea format to brew from loose leaves. See the Loose Leaf Tea product page for current product information.

Sea Buckthorn Tea Bags

A caffeine-free herbal tea format in individual tea bags. See the Tea Bags product page for current product information.

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;
• product-specific use guidance.

If you have questions about food allergies, medication or a personal dietary choice, seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sea buckthorn?

Sea buckthorn is the common name for Hippophae rhamnoides, a shrub with bright orange to yellow berries and a tart flavour.

What does sea buckthorn taste like?

Sea buckthorn is generally tart and bright, with fresh aromatic notes.

What is Omega-7?

Omega-7 is a common name for palmitoleic acid. It has been reported in sea buckthorn fatty-acid profiles, especially in oils.

Where does Cherker source sea buckthorn berries?

Cherker sources sea buckthorn berries locally from Leh, Ladakh, India.

Why should I read the product label?

The label provides product-specific information on ingredients, allergens, storage, best-before information and use instructions.

In Short

Sea buckthorn is a bright-orange, tart berry used in a range of food formats. Cherker sources sea buckthorn berries locally from Leh, Ladakh, India and offers sea buckthorn in pulp, loose-leaf tea and tea-bag formats. For information about a specific Cherker product, always refer to its current product page and label.

Explore Cherker’s sea buckthorn product formats.

References

Kew Science. Hippophae rhamnoides L. Plants of the World Online.

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. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.1036295