Argousier (Hippophae rhamnoides)
Argousier roumain des Carpates — baies et huile de pulpe/pépins. Riche en Omega-7 et vitamine C, certifiable UE-Bio, Certificat d'analyse complet par lot.
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Fourchette de prix indicative
Période: H2 2026 · Fourchettes indicatives uniquement — pas une offre contractuelle. Devis en direct sur demande.
| Origine / format | EUR / kg |
|---|---|
Romania — IQF whole berries, EU-Organic from 100 kg | €4.50–€7 |
Romania — dried whole berries, EU-Organic from 25 kg | €11–€18 |
Romania — pulp oil (Omega-7 ≥25%), EU-Organic from 5 kg | €180–€320 |
Romania — seed oil (cold-pressed), EU-Organic from 5 kg | €90–€160 |
Romania — freeze-dried berry powder, EU-Organic from 5 kg | €45–€75 |
Indicative H2 2026 ranges — FCA Romania for IQF / dried / powder; EXW Romania for oils. Final quote depends on Omega-7 % spec, vitamin-C floor, packaging, certification documentation, and DDP destination. Pulp oil ranges assume confirmed GC-MS palmitoleic profile.
Contrôles qualité & spécifications
L'argousier est l'une des rares plantes où la chimie compte autant que l'origine. L'huile de pulpe (mésocarpe) et l'huile de pépins sont des produits chimiquement distincts — les acheteurs doivent préciser laquelle ils souhaitent, et le fournisseur doit documenter le profil d'acides gras, la teneur en vitamine C, la valeur peroxyde et les panels de contamination par rapport aux standards UE.
- Huile de pulpe (mésocarpe orange) : acide palmitoléique (Omega-7) typiquement 25–35% — source rare d'Omega-7 commercialement pertinente
- Huile de pépins (jaune pâle) : linoléique + α-linolénique dominant, profil équilibré Omega-3/Omega-6 ~1:1
- Teneur en vitamine C : typiquement 200–800 mg / 100 g de baie fraîche — parmi les plus élevées des fruits tempérés
- Panel caroténoïdes + flavonoïdes (β-carotène, zéaxanthine, glycosides de quercétine)
- Valeur peroxyde <10 meq O₂/kg pour huiles pressées à froid ; stockage sous N₂ ou verre ambré
- Métaux lourds (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) selon Reg. UE 2023/915 — les lots de récolte sauvage peuvent nécessiter un screening cadmium
- Panel résidus pesticides ; statut opérateur UE-Bio divulgué (identifiant organisme contrôle par Certificat d'analyse)
- Baies IQF : panel visuel + microbiologique (TPC, levures et moisissures, Salmonella, E. coli) selon Reg. UE 2073/2005
Demande d'échantillon : 100–500 g par format, expédié sous 5–7 jours ouvrés contre un accord de confidentialité signé. Lots d'évaluation plus importants disponibles avec récupération partielle des frais de transport pendant la phase de pré-lancement.
Questions fréquentes
What is the difference between sea-buckthorn pulp oil and seed oil?+
The two oils come from different parts of the same fruit and have materially different chemistry. Pulp (mesocarp) oil is pressed from the orange flesh and is rich in palmitoleic acid (Omega-7), typically 25–35%, plus carotenoids that give it a deep red-orange colour — this is the high-value cosmetic and nutraceutical oil. Seed oil is pressed from the seeds, has a pale yellow colour, and is dominated by linoleic + α-linolenic acid in a roughly 1:1 ratio — closer to a balanced essential-fatty-acid oil. A spec that simply says 'sea-buckthorn oil' without specifying pulp vs seed will almost always cause downstream confusion.
How much Omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) does cătină pulp oil actually contain?+
Commercial Romanian pulp oils typically report 25–35% palmitoleic acid by gas chromatography. This is one of the highest plant-based Omega-7 concentrations available at industrial volumes — macadamia nut oil sits around 18–20% as the next-best alternative. The exact figure depends on subspecies (Hippophae rhamnoides ssp. carpatica vs. mongolica), harvest timing, and extraction method. A GC-MS fatty-acid profile report per batch is the contractual proof.
Is Romanian organic-certified sea-buckthorn available at industrial volume?+
Yes, but with caveats. Romania has expanded EU-Organic certified cătină plantations significantly since the early 2020s, particularly in the Bukovina and Moldova regions where the species is climatically native. Industrial volumes (multi-tonne IQF, hundreds of kg of pulp oil) are achievable but typically require harvest-window pre-booking — the berry has a narrow optimal harvest window in September–October and certified operators allocate by contract. Pre-booking 6 months ahead of harvest is the standard procurement pattern for guaranteed allocation.
What are the typical MOQs and packaging formats?+
Dried whole berries: 25 kg cartons / 100 kg paper sacks. IQF berries: 10 kg cartons / 1 tonne pallets for industrial juice and puree lines. Pulp oil: 1 kg amber glass, 5 kg HDPE, 25 kg steel drum with N₂ headspace. Seed oil: 5 kg / 25 kg HDPE. Powder (freeze-dried berry): 5 kg / 25 kg paper-foil sacks. MOQs scale with packaging form — a sample request of 100–500 g is standard before a first commercial PO.
What contamination tests should a buyer specify?+
Standard EU panel: heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) against Reg. 2023/915; pesticide residue multi-residue panel (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS); for IQF and dried berries, microbiological panel (TPC, Yeasts & Moulds, Salmonella, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae) per Reg. 2073/2005; for oils, peroxide value and acid value at point of dispatch. Wild-harvest lots from areas with historical industrial activity may warrant a more aggressive cadmium screen — Hippophae is a known Cd-accumulator in contaminated soils.