The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower (Helianthus annulus). The term sunflower seed is actually a misnomer when applied to the seed in its per carp hulls. Botanically speaking, it is a cypsela. When dehulled, the edible remainder is called the sunflower kernel or heart.
It is a tall, erect, herbaceous annual plant belonging to the family of Asteraceae, in the genus, Helianthus. Its botanical name is Helianthus annulus. It is native to Middle American region from where it spread as an important commercial crop all over the world through the European explorers. Today, Russian Union, China, USA, and Argentina are the leading producers of sunflower crop.
It produces grayish-green or black seeds encased in tear-dropped shaped gray or black shells that oftentimes feature black and white stripes. Since these seeds have a very high oil content, they are one of the main sources used to produce polyunsaturated oil. Shelled sunflower seeds have a mild nutty taste and firm, but tender texture. Their taste is oftentimes compared with the Jerusalem artichoke (not to be confused with the bulb artichoke), another member of the Helianthus family.
Sweet, nutty sunflower seeds are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Sunflower kernels actually employed to extract edible oil at commercial levels. Besides being eaten as popular snacks, they are also used in the kitchen to prepare variety of recipes.
Specification of Sunflower Seeds:
Crop Current Year
Origin EU
Grade Premium
Mean Of Selection Machine Cleaned
Purity 99% Min.
Moisture 7.5% Max.
Admixture 1% Max.
Imperfect 1% Max.
Package 20/25 Kg Craft Paper bags or Plastic Woven Bags, According To Your Requirement.
Organic High Oleic Sunflower is a vertical Organic Process, our supplier chooses the organic seeds that need to be crushed, they then oversee the crushing of the seeds into a liquid. Additionally, a large ORGANIC refinery processes the oil into the finished High Oleic Sunflower we bring to market. Important controls and specification are followed by an extensive QA/QC team to insure quality and ORGANIC status.
DESCRIPTION
New hybrids of the traditional sunflower species produce an oil unusually high in oleic acid (C18:1). The appearance of this new hybrid only differs in the color of the kernel shells from off white to silver gray compared to black resp. black stripes. The seed is pressed and then extracted. The subsequent 4 step refining (deacidification, bleaching, steam deodorization, and winterization) results in a very light transparent refined high oleic sunflower seed oil with excellent oxidative stability.
ORIGIN:
The Netherlands and France
CERTIFICATE OF
Each shipment to include certificate.
ANALYSIS:
APPEARANCE & COLOR
Appearance: Light transparent / Color: Lovibond 5 14 2.0 red
SPECIFICATIONS
Density (20 C)
0.912 -0.924
Refractive Index (20 C)
1.464 -1.474
Iodine Value
80-97
Peroxide Value
1.00 max
Saponification Value
187 â?? 197
Smoke Point
ca. 240�° C
Free Fatty Acids (% of Oleic Acid)
0.10 max
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
Palmitic Acid
C 16:0
5.0 % max
Stearic Acid
C 18:0
6.2 % max
Oleic Acid
C 18:1
75 â?? 90 %
Linoleic Acid
C 18:2
17 % max
Linolenic Acid
C 18:3
0.3% max
Arachidic Acid
C 20:0
0.69 % max
Behenic Acid
C 22:0
1.6 % max
Other Fatty Acids
3 % max
STORAGE:
Keep away from direct sunlight at room temperature in tightly sealed containers (nitrogen topping is of advantage)
USAGE:
The excellent stability to oxidation is comparable to that of a good olive oil and approximately twice as high as with traditional sunflower oil and soybean oils. It is therefore, particularly suited as a fat component and carrier for pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Its usage in food: in baker's ware and pastries (un-hydrogenated spray oil), baby food and margarines, as a baking and frying oil (high smoke point). Like olive oil, high oleic sunflower seed oil is believed to favorably influence the human cholesterol metabolism due to its high content of monounsaturated oleic acid (C18:1).
Message:
'Refined Sunflower Oil FOB East Africa. Full spec available - e mail for spec - 20,000 MT per month of refined sunflower oil or Crude sunflower oil.
New Hybrids of the sunflower spices - an oil unusually high in oleic acid C.18:1. Kernel shells are silver grey, rather than white. Oil is filtered and refined. nearly neutral in odour and taste.
Prices:
crude sunflower Oil in FLEXITANK - $599 per MT FOB
Refined sunflower oil in FLEXITANKS $795 per MT FOB
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
Key Specifications/ Special Features:
Sunflower oil is a non-volatile oil that can be easily extracted from sunflowers. Although most people are already familiar with sunflowers, they don't immediately think of sunflowers as sources of an extremely healthy vegetable oil that can replace some of the less healthy cooking oils available on the market. Sunflower oil is also used in certain cosmetic applications. The main producers [2] of sunflower oil are Russia, Ukraine, and Argentina, but it is used throughout the world in the preparation of various cuisines.
One of the primary reasons for the growing popularity of sunflower oil is its impressive fatty acid content [3], which includes palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid. The combination of fatty acids in the body are extremely important to maintain various elements of human health, and sunflower oil can help maintain that balance.
Furthermore, some of those fatty acids, as well as vitamin E and other organic compounds, act as antioxidants in sunflower oil, which means that they can positively affect a huge range of conditions that people regularly suffer from. It also has more polyunsaturated fats than any other commonly used vegetable oil, and with the recent craze of eating healthy and searching for alternative options, sunflower oil is becoming quite desirable on the international market.
Key Specifications/ Special Features:
Processing Type : Refined
Cultivation Type : Common
Use : Cooking Oil
Purity (%) : 100%
Volume (L) : 1L,1.8L,3L,5L
Grade : Grade A
Condition : Refined
Shelf life: : 36 Month
Private label: : Allowed, OEM of labels & cartons
Place Of Origin: : USA
Grade: : Non-Gmo
Packing: : 1L, 1.8L,3L,5L/PET BOTTLE, 18L,20L/Jerry Cans,
Bottle Shape: : As buyers' requirements
Type: : Refined/Crude
Private Label: Allowed, OEM of Labels & Cartons for buyers
Physical properties
1. Appearance: No residue at 40 deg. C
2. Cold test: Min.48 hours at 0 deg. C
3. Colour: Max.1.2 red, lovibond tintometer 5/20 inch
4. Refractive index:1.465-1.475 at 40 deg. C
5. Density:0.91-0.92 g/cm3 at 20 deg. C
6. Volatile matter: Max.0.07 % at 105 deg. C
7. Taste : Excellent
8. Odor : None - not sensed
Ardh Al Nakheel General Trading L.L.C SP supplies high-quality sunflower oil, sourced from trusted producers to ensure purity, light texture, and rich nutritional value. Our oil is 100% natural, free from additives, and ideal for cooking, frying, and food processing. It is rich in Vitamin E and healthy unsaturated fats, promoting a balanced diet. Carefully refined and packaged to maintain freshness, our sunflower oil meets international quality standards. With efficient logistics and reliable sourcing, we guarantee timely global deliveries, making us a trusted partner in the edible oil trade.
Type Sunflower oil
Product Type Nut & Seed Oil
Processing Type Refined
Refined Type Fractionated Oil
Cultivation Type Organic
Use Cooking
Packaging 1L, 2L, 2.5L, 5L bottles, or flexitank
Brand Name -
Color Yellow, clear yellow
Purity 100%
Grade 1st Grade, Grade A
Certification ISO, HACCP
Packing details:
1. Packing in Flexitank: 22MT in one 20FCL;
2. Packing in bottles and carton , 18 MT in one 20FCL;
3. 1 litre bottle,20 bottles/carton; 2 litre bottle,10 bottles/carton; 2.5 litre, 10 bottles/carton; 5 litre, 4 bottles/carton;
4. 1MT=1100L ,19800L/FCL packing in bottles and carton, 24200L/FCL packing in Flexitank.
Specifications:
PARAMETER CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specific Gravity at 20c 0.916-0.923
Refractive Index at 20c 1472-1474
Lodine Value 120-143 .
Unsaponification 2.5 Max
Free Fatty Acid 0.1% Max.
Peroxide Value 1 Max. (meg/kg)
Color Max. 2 Red (on 5 Lovibond cell)
Moisture 0.1% Max
Appearance Clear and Bright
Odor and Flavor Odorless and Bland
Packaging & Delivery
Packaging Details
Packing details:
1. Packing in Flexitank: 22MT in one 20FCL;
2. Packing in bottles and carton , 18 MT in one 20FCL;
3. 1 litre bottle,20 bottles/carton; 2 litre bottle,10 bottles/carton; 2.5 litre, 10 bottles/carton; 5 litre, 4 bottles/carton;
4. 1MT=1100L ,19800L/FCL packing in bottles and carton, 24200L/FCL packing in Flexitank.
By keeping track with the market development, we are offering optimum quality Refined Sunflower Oil. This oil is low in saturated fats and rich in natural vitamins. Besides, clients can avail this Refined Sunflower Oil from at market leading prices. Our offered oil contains phytochemicals such as choline and phenolic acid. This oil strengthens the immune system and repairs the body.
We are one of the largest exporter of sunflower oil in the world market!
Our sunflower oil refined and unrefined is produced from the best seeds (sunflower).
Refined sunflower oil is transparent, golden or light yellow in color, does not emit sediment during storage, odorless or has a faint smell of seeds.
Unrefined oil is darker and has a specific smell of seeds, forms a small sediment during storage.
Due to its composition, vegetable oils are physiologically very active, and their nutritional value is determined by the content in them of polyunsaturated fatty acids, necessary for our body to build cells.
That is why vegetable oils should certainly be included in the diet of a person of any age, even a baby.
Sunflower oil is one of the best types of vegetable fat. Sunflower oil is filled with salads, vinaigrettes, sauces and gravy are prepared on it, fish and vegetables are fried, and it is used for baking.
We are one of the largest exporter of sunflower oil in the world market!
Our sunflower oil refined and unrefined is produced from the best seeds (sunflower).
Refined sunflower oil is transparent, golden or light yellow in color, does not emit sediment during storage, odorless or has a faint smell of seeds.
Unrefined oil is darker and has a specific smell of seeds, forms a small sediment during storage.
Due to its composition, vegetable oils are physiologically very active, and their nutritional value is determined by the content in them of polyunsaturated fatty acids, necessary for our body to build cells.
That is why vegetable oils should certainly be included in the diet of a person of any age, even a baby.
Sunflower oil is one of the best types of vegetable fat. Sunflower oil is filled with salads, vinaigrettes, sauces and gravy are prepared on it, fish and vegetables are fried, and it is used for baking.
Our Refined Sunflower seed Oil contains a lot of vitamin C and E, which
are natural antioxidants and help the body fight free radicals.
Physical properties
1. Appearance: No residue at 40 deg. C
2. Cold test: Min.48 hours at 0 deg. C
3. Colour: Max.1.2 red, lovibond tintometer 5/20 inch
4. Refractive index:1.465-1.475 at 40 deg. C
5. Density:0.91-0.92 g/cm3 at 20 deg. C
6. Volatile matter: Max.0.07 % at 105 deg. C
7. Taste : Excellent
8. Odor : None - not sensed
Black sunflower seeds High Quality New Crop Sunflower Seeds Raw Sunflower Seed For Oil Natural Wholesale Human Consumption
Sunflower Seeds Organic Sunflower Seeds For Human Consumption
Product Name: Sunflower Seeds
Description: 363/361/601/T5/T6
Standards: 170-180/190-200/210-220/230-240
Origin: Uganda
Packing: 25kg PP Woven Bag
Smell and taste: Typical without foreign smell and taste
Moisture: 7.5% max
Purity: 99% min
