Sunflower Oil Salt
What is Sunflower Oil Salt?
Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from sunflower seeds. Salt is a mineral compound, primarily sodium chloride, obtained from natural deposits. When listed together as "Sunflower Oil Salt," it typically refers to the use of sunflower oil as a cooking or coating agent, with salt added for flavor.
Is Sunflower Oil Salt vegan?
Sunflower Oil Salt is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sunflower Oil Salt a major allergen?
Neither sunflower oil nor salt is considered a major allergen by the FDA.
What is Sunflower Oil Salt used for?
This combination is frequently used in snack foods like popcorn, roasted nuts, and seeds.
Is Sunflower Oil Salt safe?
Sunflower oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is a source of unsaturated fats.
Why it's used
This combination is frequently used in snack foods like popcorn, roasted nuts, and seeds. Sunflower oil provides a cooking medium and contributes to texture, while salt enhances flavor and can act as a mild preservative.
Health notes
Sunflower oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is a source of unsaturated fats. Salt (sodium chloride) is also GRAS by the FDA; high sodium intake is associated with increased blood pressure, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Both ingredients have been evaluated by JECFA, which has set an acceptable daily intake for salt (ADI not specified) and evaluated vegetable oils.
Allergen info
Neither sunflower oil nor salt is considered a major allergen by the FDA.
Foods that contain Sunflower Oil Salt
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