Sea buckthorn

The orange colour is special. Orange radiates heat, invigorates, provides energy and stimulates the appetite. The delicious sea buckthorn berries and ZELT sea buckthorn garden also embody the special orange colour, which provides the uniqueness of ZELT sea buckthorn that are grown in Latvia. 

It is no secret that sea buckthorn is the golden berry of Latvia. The orange miraculous berries possess valuable properties, therefore in the ZELT sea buckthorn garden we grow one variety of sea buckthorn tree, the berries of which have an increased oil content. Every sea buckthorn tree is grown with care and responsibility, every product is made with high quality, as well as by fully ensuring a residue-free production process.

It is difficult to imagine an even more valuable plant than sea buckthorn. To produce sea buckthorn oil, you need to use both berry peel and seeds, and to produce 1 l of 100% oil up to 200 kg of berries may be required. The oil is a source of vitamins E and K, carotenoids, phytosterols, choline and omega-3, -6, -7, - 9 fatty acids, but in sea buckthorn juice you will find a valuable dose of vitamin C – 53 mg per 100 ml! Sea buckthorn juice is also saturated with vitamins A, B, E and K, carotenoids, including beta carotene, organic acids, amino and other fatty acids. In turn, the bark of sea buckthorn trees contains serotonin or the happiness hormone, which stimulates well-being and happiness in our body and mind. Serotonin performs very important functions in the body, also regulating the activity of our nervous system, mood, sleep, etc.

Our products are rich in vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants and are perfect for health, for strengthening immunity, nutrition, as well as for beauty care and maintaining healthy skin. Sea buckthorn juice not only invigorates the body and mind, but also reduces cough and inflammation, strengthens immunity, provides sharp vision, heals wounds and makes your skin healthy and beautiful. It promotes blood circulation, facilitates spleen function, reduces blood cholesterol levels and the risk of cancer, fights stomach, digestive and lung problems, and is a real help in treating long-term illnesses, as well as in the prevention of diseases.

Sea buckthorn oil can be used for improving heart health – it will promote blood circulation, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the blood and protect against vascular blockages. The oil will perfectly cure digestion problems and diseases of the digestive tract, relieve cough and reduce pain. Applying sea buckthorn oil to the skin will heal wounds, soothe and rejuvenate the skin after burns or frostbite, as well as will improve the health of mucous membranes. The fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants in the oil will provide skin elasticity, nourishment and a protective function, as well as protect the skin against dryness and damage caused by free radicals.

ZELT brand combines valuable sea buckthorn products – its name is derived from the location of our sea buckthorn garden or Zeltlejas, at the same time also remembering the fact that sea buckthorn is a golden (in Latvian – zelta) berry. Today we appreciate returning to nature, its gifts, our roots and lasting values more, and sea buckthorn is an essential part of this.  

We are at the beginning of our ZELT journey and we still have a lot to think about, therefore we would be happy if you took part, so that we can grow, develop and evolve together!