Abstract
Growing demand for value-added products and functional foods is encouraging manufacturers to consider new additives that can enrich their products and help combat lifestyle diseases. The healthy properties of sea buckthorn have been recognized for centuries. This plant has a high content of bioactive compounds, including antioxidants, phytosterols, essential fatty acids, and amino acids, as well as vitamins C, K, and E. It also has a low content of sugar and a wide spectrum of volatiles, which contribute to its unique aroma. Sea buckthorn shows antimicrobial and antiviral properties, and is a potential nutraceutical or cosmeceutical. It was proven to help treat cardiovascular disease, tumors, and diabetes, as well as gastrointestinal and skin problems. The numerous health benefits of sea buckthorn make it a good candidate for incorporation into novel food products.
Highlights
Sea buckthorn is a plant native to China and is found throughout the major temperate zones of the world, including France, Russia, Mongolia, India, Great Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Finland, and Norway [1]
There are exceptionally large amounts of lipids in sea buckthorn soluble vitamins, phytosterols, polyunberries compared to other fruits and vegetables that are rich in carotenoids
These acids constitute around 90% of all fruit acids in sea buckthorn plants, the concentrations vary in different species
Summary
Sea buckthorn is a plant native to China and is found throughout the major temperate zones of the world, including France, Russia, Mongolia, India, Great Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Finland, and Norway [1]. It can grow under harsh conditions, such as drought, frost, and air pollution [2]. The most popular food prepared from the leaves ofsea sea buckthorn beverage is brewed from berries [27].[27]. The use of leaves, seeds, and fruit residues of sea buckthorn papaya, grapes, or watermelon [28,29].
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