Constituents of sea buckthorn fruit (Per 100 grams fresh berries)
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The main unsaturated fatty acids are oleic acid (omega-9), palmitoleic acid (omega-7), palmitic acid and linoleic acid (omega-6), and linolenic acid (omega-3); there are also saturated oils and sterols (mainly β-sitosterol)
6–11% (3–5% in fruit pulp, 8–18% in seed) fatty acid compositionand total oil content vary with subspecies
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Vitamin C
28–310 mg (typical amount: 600 mg)
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Carotenoids, including beta carotene, lycopene, and zeaxanthin; these contribute to the yellow-orange-red colors of the fruit
32–45 mg fatty acids (oils)
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Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Up to 180 mg (equal to about 270 IU)
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Folic acid
Up to 80 mcg
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Organic acids for example, quinic acid, malic acid; ingredients similar to those are found in cranberries
Quantity not determined expressed juice has pH of 2.7–3.3
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Flavonoids (e.g., mainly isorhamnetin, quercetin glycosides, and kaempferol)
