Mid-oleic Sunflower Oil High-oleic Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant. Mid-oleic and high-oleic sunflower oils are specific types bred to have a higher concentration of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. This is achieved through traditional plant breeding or genetic modification.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in processed foods like crackers and snacks. Their higher oleic acid content makes them more stable at higher temperatures and gives them a longer shelf life compared to regular sunflower oil.

Sunflower oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of monounsaturated fats, which are considered healthy fats. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sunflower oil. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming sunflower oil at typical dietary levels.