Vegetable Oils

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil

 

 

 

 

  • Sunflower oil, is pressed from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). It contains high amounts of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid. Some sunflowers are grown to contain high amounts of oleic acid. Sunflower oil that comes from these plants is called high-oleic acid sunflower oil. It's used as a source of polyunsaturated fat in the diet.

 

Sunflower Oil Uses:
  • Sunflower Oil is mainly used in the food industry. Due to its properties, it is suitable for frying salty snacks, cooking, baking or as an additive to salads.
  • The second popular use of Sunflower Oil is in cosmetics. It is an emollient, has a moisturizing, anti-inflammatory effect and protects against UV damage. It is added to many products of the cosmetics industry.
  • It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry. Sunflower Oil is a carrier in food supplements, for example in vitamin D3 supplement products.
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