Sun flower oil

Colour: Pale yellow to light golden

Appearance: Clear, light, free-flowing oil

Taste & Aroma: Mild, neutral taste with very little smell

Common Uses:

o    Daily cooking (frying, sautéing, deep frying)

o    Used in curries, snacks, and baked foods

o    Common in packaged and processed foods

Nutritional Content

Sunflower oil contains:

• Polyunsaturated fats (mainly linoleic acid)
• Vitamin E (rich source)
• Small amounts of monounsaturated fats

Health Benefits

1. Helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) when used properly
2. Acts as an antioxidant, supports skin and immunity
3. Suitable for daily cooking due to light nature
4. Vitamin E helps protect skin from damage
5. Doesn’t overpower taste of food

Demerits / Side Effects

• Excess may cause inflammation if not balanced with omega-3
• Highly Refined-Many sunflower oils are processed, reducing nutrients
• Not Stable for Repeated Heating - Can form harmful compounds when overheated multiple times