Healthy Sea Buckthorn Juice

This healthy sea buckthorn juice is a nutritional powerhouse of essential vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and omega-7.

Sea Buckthorn Juice

Growing up in Poland, I spent many autumns foraging for wild berries with my family. Sea buckthorn fruit, known locally as rokitnik was a popular berry because of its great health benfits. These tiny, golden-orange wonderful berries were a staple of our seasonal rituals, plucked carefully from thorny shrubs. While the experience of picking them was often prickly and painstaking, the reward—a tart and vibrant sea buckthorn juice—was well worth it. Today, this humble berry is celebrated worldwide for its health benefits and versatility in natural products.

What is Sea Buckthorn

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a small, bright orange berry known for its incredible nutritional value and tart, citrusy flavor. Also called Siberian pineapple, sandthorn, or seaberry, this superfruit thrives in coastal and mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, particularly in Russia, China, and parts of Eastern Europe. Used for centuries in traditional medicine, sea buckthorn is prized for its high vitamin C content, omega-7 fatty acids, and powerful antioxidants.

Beyond its use in juice, sea buckthorn is incorporated into teas, jams, oils, cosmetics, and even savory sauces, making it a versatile ingredient with global appeal.

Health Benefits Of Sea Buckthorn Juice

• Sea buckthorn juice is rich in vitamin C, it has a significantly higher content than most other fruits, even oranges, supporting a healthy immune system and combating oxidative stress. As a child, I didn’t understand the science behind its benefits, but I knew it kept us healthy and energized during the colder months. Now, I appreciate how sea buckthorn juice works to protect the human body from free radicals and supports heart health and collagen production.
• The juice is also an omega-7 powerhouse, a rare essential fatty acid that aids cardiovascular support, supports healthy skin, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Clinical trials have shown that Hippophae rhamnoides, the scientific name for sea buckthorn, has unmatched health benefits, including reducing high blood pressure and improving cardiovascular diseases. These distinctive differences make it a prized health supplement across Europe and North America.
• Sea buckthorn juice is rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and carotenoids, contributing to its antioxidant properties. These compounds reduce oxidative stress, which weakens the immune system and accelerates aging. Sea buckthorn juice helps maintain a robust and balanced immune response by combating oxidative stress.
• The fatty acids in sea buckthorn juice, including omega-3, omega-6, and the rare omega-7, play a vital role in modulating the immune system. These fatty acids support cell membranes’ integrity, ensuring immune cells function optimally. It has anti-inflammatory properties. Clinical trials have also shown that sea buckthorn’s bioactive compounds can help regulate inflammatory responses, protecting the body from chronic inflammation that may weaken immunity over time.

Where Can I Buy The Sea Buckthorn Berries?

You can buy frozen berries on:

• Amazon.com
• Foraged.com
• Nothwestwildfoods.com

Or you can also get dried berries to munch on from siberiangreen.com

How to Make Sea Buckthorn Juice

Ingredients:

• Fresh or frozen sea buckthorn berries
• Filtered water
• Optional: Honey, maple syrup, or apple juice for sweetness

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Berries: If using fresh berries, rinse them thoroughly. If using frozen, let them thaw slightly.
2. Blend: Juice the berries. I used masticating juice because it turns at a much slower speed and keeps heat and oxidation to a minimum. But you could also use a blender with a small amount of water (about 1 cup per 2 cups of berries). Blend until smooth.
3. Strain: Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the seeds and pulp if you are using the blender. With a Juicer, you do not have to do that.
4. Sweeten (Optional): Stir in honey or maple syrup to taste. Some prefer the juice unsweetened for its bold, tangy flavor.
5. Dilute (Optional): If the juice is too strong, dilute with water or mix with other fruit juices like apple or orange for a balanced taste.
6. Serve & Store: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tip: To prevent juice separation, stir before drinking or shake well if stored in a bottle.

How to Preserve Sea Buckthorn Juice

• Refrigeration: Fresh juice lasts up to 3 days in a sealed glass jar.
• Freezing: Pour juice into ice cube trays for easy portioning and store in an airtight bag for up to 6 months.
• Canning: Pasteurize and store in sterilized glass jars for long-term use.
• Whole Berry Freezing: Freeze whole berries on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to a year.

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Alternative Uses for Sea Buckthorn

• Teas & Infusions: Steep dried or fresh berries in hot water for a vitamin-rich tea.
• Jams & Sauces: Cook berries down with a natural sweetener to make a vibrant spread.
• Smoothies: Blend with banana, mango, or coconut milk for a nutrient-dense drink.
• Salad Dressings: Mix with olive oil and honey for a citrusy vinaigrette.
• Skincare: Sea buckthorn oil is renowned for promoting healthy, glowing skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I freeze sea buckthorn berries or juice?
Yes! Berries freeze well for up to a year, and juice can be frozen in portions for convenience.

2. Should I heat the juice or drink it raw?
Raw juice preserves the most nutrients, but gentle heating can help reduce its tartness.

3. What’s the best way to sweeten sea buckthorn juice?
Natural options like honey, maple syrup, or apple juice work best.

4. Are there substitutes for sea buckthorn berries?
While unique, you can mimic the tartness with a blend of cranberry, passionfruit, and citrus.

Storage

It is best to drink it fresh, but I usually make it for 3 days and keep it in the refrigerator.

It can be enjoyed on its own, added to smoothies, made into curd or tartlets, or even incorporated into ice cream or sorbet recipes for a tangy twist.

Though sea buckthorn has roots in Northern Europe, it’s now cultivated in North America and beyond. Thanks to the growing popularity of natural products, organic sea buckthorn juice is more accessible than ever.

I love sea buckthorn’s tart, citrusy flavor and health benefits. I was lucky to find a farmer here in CO who grows organic sea buckthorn berries, so I can easily access them.

If you want to enhance your health naturally, consider adding sea buckthorn juice to your daily routine. It’s a small yet powerful step toward a healthier immune system, glowing skin, and a vibrant lifestyle.

Enjoy this delicious juice and let me know what do you think!

Have you tried sea buckthorn juice? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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References:

https://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-202203-0002_sea-buckthorn-hippophae-rhamnoides-l-oil-exhibits-antifungal-activity-against-aspergillus-flavus-via-disrupt.php

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24490987

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36010480

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38231612

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29593547

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29022100

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