Vegetable Oil Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the sunflower plant. The seeds are typically pressed to extract the oil, which is then refined for use in food products. It is a common cooking oil and ingredient.

Sunflower oil is used as a cooking oil and as an ingredient in many processed foods. Manufacturers use it for its neutral flavor and desirable cooking properties. It can be found in salad dressings, baked goods, snacks, and fried foods.

Sunflower 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 Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sunflower oil. Research on the health effects of dietary fats is ongoing.