Sea buckthorn oil is a striking, vivid orange oil with a flavour unlike anything else in the cupboard — bright, tangy and a little exotic. It's a niche oil, but a rewarding one once you know how to use it. Here's a practical guide.

What is sea buckthorn oil?

Sea buckthorn oil is pressed from the small orange berries of the sea buckthorn shrub, which grows in cold climates across Europe and Asia. Cold pressed and unrefined, it keeps its remarkable deep-orange colour and sharp, fruity character. Our cold pressed Sea Buckthorn Oil is single-ingredient, unrefined and bottled in glass.

What does sea buckthorn oil taste like?

Distinctive and bold: tart, tangy and fruity, with a sharp citrus-like brightness and a slightly oily-rich finish. It's intense — a few drops go a long way, and it's more of a flavour accent than a base oil.

How to use sea buckthorn oil

Sea buckthorn oil is a finishing and flavour-accent oil, used cold:

• A few drops in smoothies or juices — its tangy brightness lifts the blend.
• Whisked into vinaigrettes — a little adds a fruity, sharp note to dressings.
• Drizzled over yoghurt or porridge — with honey to balance the tartness.
• Over desserts or fruit — a tiny drizzle adds an exotic edge.
• By the drop — some take it neat; start very small, as the flavour is strong.

It isn't a cooking oil — keep it cold to preserve its bright flavour and colour. A note: the vivid orange pigment can stain, so use sparingly.

How to choose and store it

Look for cold pressed, unrefined, single-ingredient sea buckthorn oil in a glass bottle. Store in a cool, dark cupboard, cap closed, and treat it as a fresh ingredient — use within a reasonable time of opening.

Frequently asked questions

What does sea buckthorn oil taste like?

Tart, tangy and fruity with a sharp, citrus-like brightness. It's intense, so a few drops go a long way.

How do you use sea buckthorn oil?

As a cold finishing oil — a few drops in smoothies, dressings, over yoghurt or desserts. It's a flavour accent, not a base or cooking oil.

Can you cook with sea buckthorn oil?

No — keep it cold to preserve its bright flavour and vivid colour.

Is sea buckthorn oil vegan?

Yes. A single-ingredient cold pressed sea buckthorn oil is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Want to try it? Explore our cold pressed Sea Buckthorn Oil (250ml) — single ingredient, unrefined and bottled in glass.