Sea Buckthorn Is the Latest Superfruit to Crack Michelin-Starred Menus
The adaptable berry has the versatility of an apple, more vitamin C than an orange—and it’s priced for the very few.
Sea buckthorn berries are the Nordic answer to a hit of lemon.
Photographer: Danny Kim for Bloomberg Businessweek
Not many ingredients can bounce comfortably among the worlds of healthy fast-casual bowls, boozy brunch cocktails, and elaborate Michelin-starred menus while also maintaining credibility in the beauty aisle. But perhaps the prettiest entry in this tiny category, which includes turmeric and açai berries, is sea buckthorn.
The vibrant berry comes in a range of oranges and reds and is the Nordic answer to a hit of lemon. Behind its tartness, the pulpy fruit has a light carroty sweetness; if you eat a whole one, it pops tantalizingly in your mouth.