Description
A standardized extract from Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), a hardy shrub native to Eurasia. Standardized to total flavonoid content, with the fruit providing high natural Vitamin C, carotenoids, and palmitoleic acid (Omega-7). Used in immune-support, skin-health, and cardiovascular dietary supplements and as a premium superfruit ingredient.
Orange to brown free-flowing powder. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade Sea Buckthorn Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. Organic-certified grades are available.
Common market grades include Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract 10:1 (the standard ratio grade), Sea Buckthorn Fruit 5 percent Total Flavonoids (standardized grade), Sea Buckthorn 10 percent Total Flavonoids (premium grade), Sea Buckthorn Berry Powder (spray-dried whole-fruit superfruit grade), and Sea Buckthorn Leaf Extract (the high-flavonoid variant from leaves rather than fruit).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering total flavonoids (UV), Vitamin C content (for fruit grades), carotenoid content, residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbiology.
Introduction
Sea Buckthorn has been used in traditional Tibetan, Mongolian, and Russian medicine for centuries for digestive complaints, skin conditions, and respiratory health. The plant produces orange berries that are among the highest natural sources of Vitamin C, carotenoids, and palmitoleic acid.
Industrial production proceeds by hot-water and hydroalcoholic extraction of dried Sea Buckthorn fruit or leaves, followed by purification and standardization. The fruit is the source of premium nutritional and skincare grades; the leaves contain higher total flavonoid concentrations and serve cardiovascular-support applications.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA (GRAS), the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide.
The compound class includes quercetin, isorhamnetin, and kaempferol flavonoids, with documented antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits in clinical research. The fruit's exceptional Vitamin C content (10 to 30 times higher than oranges by weight) and Omega-7 palmitoleic acid content support multiple supplement positioning angles.
Strategic positioning combines superfruit functional beverage applications (Western markets), skin-health and beauty-from-within supplements (the dominant Asian market application), and cardiovascular-support dietary supplements globally.
Where it is used
- Immune-support dietary supplements (high natural Vitamin C content)
- Skin-health and beauty-from-within supplements (the dominant commercial application in Asia)
- Cardiovascular and heart-health dietary supplements
- Functional beverages: superfruit drinks and wellness shots
- Cosmetic skincare: anti-aging, moisturizing, and barrier-repair formulations
- Traditional Tibetan and Mongolian medicine product formulations
- Premium pet supplements positioned for skin and coat health
- Eye-health formulations (carotenoid content)
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Orange to brown free-flowing powder |
| Total flavonoids (UV) | 5% / 10% (standardized grades) |
| Concentration ratio | 10:1 (standard ratio grade) |
| Vitamin C content (fruit grades) | typically 1% to 5% |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 6.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 6.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Source | Hippophae rhamnoides fruit or leaves |
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