Sunflower
oil's properties are typical of a vegetable triglyceride oil.
Sunflower oil is produced from oil type sunflower seeds. Sunflower
oil is light in taste and appearance and has a high vitamin E
content. It is a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
fats with low saturated fat levels. Sunflower oil is high in the
essential vitamin E and low in saturated fat. Linoleic sunflower
oil is a common cooking oil that has high levels of the essential
fatty acids called polyunsaturated fat. It is also known for having
a clean taste and low levels of trans fat.Restaurants and food
manufacturers are becoming aware of the health benefits of
sunflower oil. The oil can be used in conditions with extremely
high cooking temperatures. It may also help food stay fresher and
healthier for longer periods of time. Food manufacturers are
starting to use sunflower oil in an effort to lower the levels of
trans fat in mass produced foods
