Sunflower

Sunflower vegetable oil is a popular edible oil that is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant. It is a versatile oil that can be used for cooking, baking, and as a salad dressing. Sunflower vegetable oil is known for its mild flavor, high smoke point, and high levels of unsaturated fatty acids. In this technical report, we will provide an overview of sunflower vegetable oil, including its synonyms, botanical names, growing locations, chemical composition, extraction methods, industrial uses, and market price.

Synonyms: Sunflower vegetable oil is also known as sunflower oil, Helianthus annuus oil, or simply as vegetable oil.

Botanical names: The botanical name of the sunflower plant is Helianthus annuus. The oil extracted from the seeds is referred to as Helianthus annuus oil.

Growing locations: Sunflower plants are native to North America and are now grown in many parts of the world, including Russia, Ukraine, Argentina, Turkey, and the United States. The ideal climate for sunflower cultivation is one that is warm and dry with plenty of sunlight.

Part of the plant used: Sunflower vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant. The seeds are first cleaned, dried, and then pressed to extract the oil.

Chemical composition: Sunflower vegetable oil is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic acid (18:1) and linoleic acid (18:2). It also contains small amounts of saturated fatty acids, including palmitic acid (16:0) and stearic acid (18:0). Sunflower oil is also rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to protect the body from free radical damage.

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    Name :VENTÓS

    Type :Distributor

    Headquarters :Spain

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