ORIGINAL ALTAY Astelpajuõli 100 ml is an edible sea buckthorn oil, not capsules, a concentrate or a supplement. People choose it when they want to add the rich flavour of the berries and valuable plant lipids to their diet, rather than simply “topping up the fat” in a dish.
The oil is handy to use in small portions in cold dishes, where it reveals its characteristic tangy, fruity note. Typical uses:
- as an ingredient of a salad dressing;
- with cottage cheese desserts;
- with porridge;
- as a finishing touch to a dish that is already cooked.
The product contains an unrefined component that helps retain a more pronounced flavour and aroma, so it is particularly well suited to dishes that are not heated. With strong heating the delicate berry aroma is usually lost, so it makes more sense to add the oil to a finished or cooled dish rather than fry with it.
Sea buckthorn has long been known in the traditions of northern and Siberian regions as a bright seasonal berry used to make juices, syrups and oils — this oil continues the same line as a culinary product. It does not replace a balanced diet and is seen as an addition to a varied diet.