Sea Buckthorn Mochi with White Chocolate & Strawberry Ganache
October 28, 2025
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Sea buckthorn is a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats. Whether you’re using frozen berries, juice, powder, herbal tea, or oil, proper storage and handling ensure maximum freshness and nutritional benefits. Like most berries, sea buckthorn is highly seasonal but unlike other more popular fruits, seaberries can be hard to find in the off-season.
Luckily, seaberries can be processed and preserved in various forms, ensuring year-round availability. This guide covers best practices for preserving and utilizing sea buckthorn in its various forms.
Keep frozen at -18°C (0°F) or lower. Store berries in an airtight container or their original packaging to prevent freezer burn.
Avoid frequent temperature fluctuations. Ensure consistent freezing conditions to maintain quality.
Use within 12 months for optimal taste and nutrient retention.
Refrigerator Thawing: Place the desired amount in a bowl in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Quick Thawing: Place frozen berries in a sealed bag and immerse in cold water for 15-20 minutes.
Direct Use: Rinse and add frozen berries straight into smoothies, sauces, or baked goods without thawing.
Smoothies: Blend with a variety if fruits, natural sweeteners and plants milks for a vitamin-packed drink.
Sauces & Dressings: Cook down into a tangy syrup for meat glazes, vinaigrettes, or yogurt drizzles.
Baking: Fold into muffins, breads, or energy bars for a tart, nutritious boost.
Fermentation: Use in homemade kombucha, shrubs, or probiotic-rich ferments.
Cocktails & Mocktails: Muddle with herbs for refreshing beverages.
Storage: Keep refrigerated after opening and use within 21 days.
Usage:
Mix with water or sparkling water for a refreshing drink.
Add to marinades for an acidic balance.
Use in baking as tart or pastry filling.
Stir into herbal teas for an immune-boosting infusion.
Use as a base for vinaigrettes or wellness shots.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Usage:
Stir into yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothie bowls.
Blend into energy balls or protein bars.
Use as a natural food colouring in desserts.
Sprinkle over salads or grain bowls for a nutrient boost.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container away from heat and moisture.
Brewing Instructions:
Steep 1 tsp of dried leaves/berries in a cup of hot water for 8-10 minutes.
Combine with honey, lemon, or ginger for added benefits.
Enjoy hot or chilled as an iced tea.
Mix with Matcha and other herbal infusions to add depth of flavour.
Storage: Store in a dark glass bottle in a cool place, away from sunlight.
Usage:
Take a few drops as a daily supplement for skin and immune health.
Apply topically for soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Blend into homemade skincare products, such as face masks or lip balms.
Drizzle over salads or grain bowls for a nutrient-dense finishing touch.
By properly storing and handling sea buckthorn products, you can enjoy their vibrant flavour and numerous health benefits year-round. Whether using the berries, juice, powder, tea, or oil, there are endless ways to incorporate this superfood into your diet and wellness routine.
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BENEFITS
With 70% of our immune system residing in our gut, what we put into it, counts! Sea buckthorn juice is known to help achieve balanced nutrient intake, cold and flu resistance and increased energy levels. It’s inflammation reducing antioxidants help athletes fight body fatigue, and the balanced Omegas fatty acids 3 – 6, 7* & 9, are considered to have a clear role in the prevention and healing of certain Atopic disorders.
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