Organic Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is a liquid fat made by pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant. "Organic" means the sunflowers were grown and the oil processed without certain synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or chemical solvents.

Manufacturers use sunflower oil as a cooking oil, in salad dressings, and as an ingredient in many packaged foods. It adds moisture, helps with texture, and can carry flavors in products like snacks, baked goods, and frozen meals.

Sunflower oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is a source of dietary fats, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are important for health. As a common food oil, it is not typically evaluated by international bodies like JECFA or EFSA in the same way as food additives. There are different types of sunflower oil, such as high-oleic, which have varying fat compositions.