| PRODUCTS All our products are ecologically clean, free of preservatives and artificial chemicals, certified by the Estonian Plant Production Inspectorate according to the EU Council Regulation No 2092/91 of June 24, 1991 on organic production of agricultural products and indication referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs. The list of products currently includes: - frozen sea-buckthorn berries; - sea-buckthorn juice (not ready for drinking, dilute with water 1:4); - sea-buckthorn nectar (ready for drinking); - sea-buckthorn jam (berries with seeds 50%, glucose-fructose syrup as sweetener, pectin as thickener).
from apple peel. We apply the same high quality standards to our juice and nectar as well. These products have reached the end-phase of development and are ready to be of interest to possible whole-sale buyers and other co-operation partners. They are remarkable because, unlike other sea-buckthorn juices and nectars, they do not settle, but maintain their bright colour, taste and aroma. We are interested in finding contacts and co-operation partners in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. ABOUT PRODUCTION The most important aspect in production of high-quality sea-buckthorn items is fast and effective harvesting and storage - berries must not be damaged while harvesting, in contact with oxygen berries start losing their value immediately. Products made of damaged berries are unpleasant in taste and hideous in colour. To avoid this, we have developed unique techniques for harvesting and storing the berries as well as for making products of them. |
The special feature of our harvesting is that we cut the berries with branches and freeze them instantly with liquid nitrogen. The result of that is a 'late harvest' type of rolling berry which is undamaged and full of its initial healthful ingredients. Our techniques of production have also been developed, keeping in mind the preservation of all the valuable qualities of the berries. So we have cut the time of production to minimum and process the berries as little as possible. That is how we can be sure of the genuineness of our products - they reach the customer in their full glory, with all the vitamins and minerals intact.
ABOUT THE FUTURE Since the Estonian climate and soils are excellent for sea-buckthorn cultivation, CA A-mari is determined to carry on the popularization of sea-buckthorn cultivation in Estonia. In several countries (Finland, Germany, Spain, Russia, China) one can see extending sea-buckthorn plantations while driving through the country-side.
A-mari takes the sea-buckthorn into the masses as well. In 2004, in co-operation with the Estonian Sea-buckthorn Union and a large number of helpers, we brought over 10 tonnes of natural sea-buckthorn juice to the biggest Estonian national cultural event, the Song and Dance Festival. Over 40,000 cups of juice were distributed to the organisers as well as people taking part in the Main Procession of the Festival. The aim was not only to energize the attenders with a delicious drink, but also to introduce a crop so suitable in our climate and by far the richest in nutrients in this part of the world. |
Sõmerpalu Manor,
Sõmerpalu, Võrumaa 66601, Estonia, tel: +372 509 1069, fax: +372 789 6341,
e-mail: astelpaju@astelpaju.ee