Organic Sunflower Seed Oil
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What it is
Organic sunflower seed oil is a cooking oil made from the seeds of the sunflower plant. The seeds are typically pressed to extract the oil, which is then often refined, bleached, and deodorized. The 'organic' designation means the sunflowers were grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use organic sunflower seed oil as a cooking oil and as an ingredient in salad dressings, baked goods, and sauces. Its neutral flavor and relatively high smoke point make it versatile for various cooking methods. It is commonly found in processed foods like cereals, pizzas, and nut butters.
Health notes
Organic sunflower seed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which are considered healthy fats. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other international bodies have evaluated fats and oils, but specific evaluations of organic sunflower seed oil are not widely publicized. Research suggests that diets rich in unsaturated fats can be beneficial for heart health, but excessive intake of any fat can contribute to weight gain.
Allergen info
Sunflower seeds are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Organic Sunflower Seed Oil
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MONTELI
Organic 3 Cheese With Provolone And Mozzarella
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
254kcal
9.4Protein
9.4Fat
31.6Carbs
MONTELI
Organic Margherita With Tomato And Mozzarella
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
251kcal
10.2Protein
10.9Fat
26.6Carbs
LIDL
Roasted Vegetable Zucchini, Spinach, Eggplant, Peppers, & Broccoli Pizza, Roasted Vegetable
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
214kcal
8.6Protein
7.9Fat
26.4Carbs
Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc.
Baby Spinach Topped With Organic Mozzarella, Aged Cheese, Baby Spinach And Cherry Tomatoes Organic Authentic Italian Thin Crust Pizza, Baby Spinach
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
204kcal
9.7Protein
6.5Fat
25.3Carbs
Star Markets Co.
Organic Pizza, Three Cheese & Roasted Pepper
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
228kcal
11.0Protein
10.2Fat
25.2Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Pizza Lombardia
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
273kcal
10Protein
11.8Fat
30.9Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Wood-Fired Crust Pizza Campania
High in sodium — 26% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
227kcal
7.0Protein
9.4Fat
27.3Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Pizza Puglia
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
256kcal
11.6Protein
10.8Fat
27.9Carbs
Market Basket Inc.
Wood-Fired Crust Pizza, Margherita
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
205kcal
8.2Protein
7.4Fat
24.6Carbs
Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc.
Authentic Italian Flatbread Mediterranean
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
242kcal
8.9Protein
8.9Fat
31.2Carbs
Mgwhiz, Inc.
Thoughtful Food, Giddy Up & Go Granola
419kcal
11.6Protein
18.6Fat
55.8Carbs
Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc.
Four Cheese Organic Gluten Free Pizza Crust Topped With Organic Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontal, And Italian Aged Cheese Authentic Italian Thin Crust Pizza, Four Cheese
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
290kcal
7.6Protein
13.4Fat
32.8Carbs