Bio Planete Sunflower Oil - 500ml

Sunflower oil from the first cold pressing.

Sunflowers constantly turn towards the sun when growing, which means that they are very adept at storing the sun’s energy. Each flower head contains approximately 2000 seeds. The seeds are only harvested in autumn when the bright yellow petals have faded and the plant has dried naturally. The black, oil-rich sunflower seeds are carefully cleaned and partially husked. This is a special procedure that makes the oil milder and less bitter. Next, the seeds are carefully pressed in small worm presses. During pressing heat is generated and this could result in valuable properties being lost, so we pay particular attention not to exert too much pressure on the seeds, so that they are pressed cold.

Sunflower oil is most effective in its natural state in salads and raw vegetable dishes. It can also be gently heated and used for steaming, but never for frying or roasting. Our cold-pressed sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E and the essential linoleic acid indispensable for cell construction and healthy growth.