Fats & Oils · per 100g
A versatile, neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point, sunflower oil serves as a staple culinary fat that supports cardiovascular health when used in place of saturated animal fats.
Chromium
Vitamin K1
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Sunflowers are hyperaccumulators, meaning they can be used to extract toxic heavy metals and radiation from soil, a process famously utilized at the Chernobyl and Fukushima disaster sites.
Standout nutrients
Vitamin E
Chromium
Fat
Sum polyunsaturated fatty acids
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Lower land-use efficiency than palm oil but generally lower pesticide requirements than soy.
Storage
Cool Dark Place
6–12 months
Keep away from heat sources to prevent rancidity
Away From Direct Sunlight
6–12 months
Flavour
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