What is sunflower oil?
Virgin sunflower oil is an essential part of the diet, as it contains a high percentage of linoleic acid (58%), an essential fatty acid that humans cannot synthesize and that must be supplied by the diet.
This oil is used in diets aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease and lowering “bad cholesterol” (as an accompaniment to raw salads and raw vegetables).
Sunflower oil is also rich in vitamin E, a natural antioxidant. It is nourishing and softening, and does not leave a greasy film on the skin as it is rapidly absorbed. The oil is also used as a base for massage oils and creams.
Name: Helianthus annuus
Other names: Tournesol, Maurelle, Héliotrope, Grand-soleil, Soleil des jardins, Hélianthème
Origin: France
Botanical family: Asteraceae
Parts used: Seeds
Storage: Sunflower oil should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Native to Mississippi, sunflowers have been cultivated since 3000 BC.
Mexicans and Amerindians only used sunflower seeds for medicinal and nutritional purposes. The Spaniards introduced sunflower oil to Europeans at the end of the 16th century. It was not incorporated into the diet until the 19th century.
Sunflower oil became France’s best-selling oil in 1982.
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