A high oleic sunflower oil is more frequently sold, since it is more stable for cooking. Monounsaturated fats, such as those found in high oleic sunflower oil, are good for heart health. In one study, MUFAs increased HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Study subjects also had lower levels of inflammation.
Sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) are rich in healthy fats, proteins, and essential nutrients. They are widely used in food, oil extraction, animal feed, and cosmetic applications. Below are the general specifications for sunflower seeds:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Small, oval seeds with a hard shell
Color:
Striped: Black with white stripes (common for direct consumption)
Black: Solid black seeds (mainly for oil extraction)
Odor: Mild, nutty aroma
Taste: Crunchy, slightly nutty and oily
Size: 6-15 mm (varies by variety)
Purity: Min 99%
Foreign Matter: Max 1%
Broken or Immature Seeds: Max 2%
Moisture Content: Max 10%
Chemical & Nutritional Composition (Per 100g):
Protein: 20-25%
Total Fat: 40-50%
Saturated Fat: 4-6%
Monounsaturated Fat: 15-25%
Polyunsaturated Fat: 25-35%
Carbohydrates: 15-20%
Dietary Fiber: 8-12%
Ash Content: Max 3%
Vitamin E: 30-50 mg
Magnesium: 300-400 mg
Calcium: 70-100 mg
Phosphorus: 500-700 mg
Iron: 5-8 mg
Zinc: 3-5 mg
Microbiological Standards (For Food Grade):
Total Plate Count: Max 50,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: Max 500 CFU/g
Coliforms: <10 CFU/g
E. Coli & Salmonella: Absent
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2): Max 10 ppb
Contaminants & Adulterants:
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb): <0.2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): <0.1 ppm
Arsenic (As): <0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg): <0.05 ppm
Pesticide Residues: As per international standards (FSSAI, EU, FDA)
Artificial Additives & Preservatives: Must be absent
Types of Sunflower Seeds:
1. Black Oil Sunflower Seeds - High oil content, used for oil extraction and bird feed
2. Striped Sunflower Seeds - Used for direct consumption (roasted/snacks) and confectionery
3. Hulled Sunflower Kernels - Shelled seeds used in bakery, cereals, and health foods
4. Sprouting Sunflower Seeds - Used in salads, organic food markets
Applications of Sunflower Seeds:
Food Industry: Used in snacks, bakery products, granola bars, and salads
Oil Industry: Extracted for sunflower oil (rich in unsaturated fats)
Animal Feed: Used in bird feed and livestock supplements
Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals: Used in skincare products, anti-aging creams, and hair oils
Product name: Helianthus Annuus
White Sunflower seeds
Origin: Egypt
Packing: 25 kg bags
Hs Code: 1206000090
Form: whole seeds
Color: White
Name: White Sunflower seed
What is Sunflower seed?
Sunflower is one type of the oilseed plants. It also called Helianthus annuus. Sunflower includes many types of seeds such as linoleic, oleic, and NuSun. Linoleic is the most famous type. These seeds are rich in fats particularly monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Let's show you the benefits of linoleic in this article.
Sunflower seeds are used usually as commercial goods. The color of their hunks distinguishes their type. The seeds of solid black husk are named black oil sunflower seeds. We can get oil by pressing these seeds. We can use the striped seeds of sunflower for food.
What are the uses of Sunflower seed?
1. The seeds of Sunflower have many uses. It can be used as a snack and for garnishes.
2. It is a common component in many recipes. The sprouted plants of these seeds can be added in salads.
3. These seeds can be sold in shells or bags after drying them.
4. After drying these seeds, we can eat them roasted with a flavor of salt, flour, barbecue, pickle or hot sauce.
5. Countries of Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and Asia use seeds of sunflower commonly in shell as a street food where it can be sold freshly roasted.
6. Baseball players eat seeds of sunflower instead of chewing tobaccoo in United States.
7. Raw and roasted mechanically dehulled kernels can be added in baking bread and other goods.
8. Seeds of sunflower are used for making butter which is very useful for children suffering from nut allergies.
9. We can also use sunflower seeds for feeding pets and wild birds.
Product name: Black Sunflower seed
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
Origin: Egypt
Form: seeds
color: striped
HS Code: 120600
Application: for human consumption/feeding birds according to the size or mesh.
Packing: 25 kg bags
What are the uses of Sunflower seed?
1. The seeds of Sunflowers have many uses. It can be used as a snack and for garnishes.
2. It is a common component in many recipes. The sprouted plants of these seeds can be added to salads.
3. These seeds can be sold in shells or bags after drying them.
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Product name: Black & White Sunflower Seeds
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
Origin: Egypt
Form: seeds
color: striped
HS Code: 120600
Application: for human consumption/feeding birds according to the size or mesh.
Packing: 25 kg bags
What are the uses of Sunflower seed?
1. The seeds of Sunflowers have many uses. It can be used as a snack and for garnishes.
2. It is a common component in many recipes. The sprouted plants of these seeds can be added to salads.
3. These seeds can be sold in shells or bags after drying them.
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