sunflower oil
oil pressed from the seed of Helianthus annuus
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Sunflower oil is a cooking oil made by pressing seeds from sunflower plants. It's widely used in food preparation and cooking because it's a common and practical source of edible oil.
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Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient.
Sunflower oil is primarily composed of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat, and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. Through selective breeding and manufacturing processes, oils of differing proportions of the fatty acids are produced. The expressed oil has a neutral taste profile. The oil contains a large amount of vitamin E.