When is it most convenient to use this caramel, and how should it be taken?

The hard-candy format means it dissolves slowly in the mouth: the caramel is sucked, not chewed. This lets the flavour unfold gradually, and contact with the ingredients lasts longer than when swallowing a tablet or capsule.

The product is handy in situations when you cannot drink water or get capsules out: on the go, on a walk, at the office. The compact 19 g pack fits easily into a pocket or small bag.

Caramel with sea buckthorn and vitamin C is more often chosen in the cold season — as a simple way to add vitamin C to the diet at a time when there are fewer fresh vegetables and fruit. It is not a substitute for a balanced diet, but an addition to it.

For the amount and frequency, go by the pack — the product description does not state a daily amount. Eat the caramel in moderation — vitamin C in large amounts can cause unwanted digestive reactions.

If the caramel is being chosen for a child or for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, check with a doctor or paediatrician first whether the composition and dosage are suitable.