Sunflower oil is pressed from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). It contains a large amount of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid. It is used as a source of polyunsaturated fat in the diet.

The production of sunflower oil involves the following production processes: Cleaning the seeds, grinding the seeds, pressing and extracting the crude oil from these seeds, and then further refining the resulting oil before packaging. A volatile hydrocarbon such as hexane is used as a solvent for oil extraction. Credit: Syngenta

Eternal said: “This oil is made from olives and is high in monounsaturated fats, which are considered to be healthy fats. It has a strong flavor and is best used for drizzling over salads or cooking at low temperatures.

Canola oil: This oil is made from rapeseed and is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. It has a mild flavor and is a good all-purpose cooking oil.

Corn oil: This oil is made from corn and is high in polyunsaturated fats. It has a neutral flavor and is a good choice for deep frying or baking.

Sunflower oil: This oil is made from sunflower seeds and is high in polyunsaturated fats. It has a mild flavor and is a good choice for salad dressings or cooking at high temperatures.

Peanut oil: This oil is made from peanuts and is high in monounsaturated fats. It has a strong flavor and is a good choice for stir-fries or deep frying.

Sesame oil: This oil is made from sesame seeds and is high in polyunsaturated fats. It has a strong flavor and is a good choice for Asian dishes.

Avocado oil: This oil is made from avocados and is high in monounsaturated fats. It has a mild flavor and is a good choice for salad dressings or cooking at high temperatures.

Grapeseed oil: This oil is made from grapes and is high in polyunsaturated fats. It has a mild flavor and is a good choice for salad dressings or cooking at high temperatures.

Coconut oil: This oil is made from coconuts and is high in saturated fats. It has a strong flavor and is a good choice for baking or cooking at high temperatures.

Vegetable oil: This oil is a blend of different vegetable oils, such as corn, soybean, and cottonseed oils. It has a neutral flavor and is a good all-purpose cooking oil.”

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Comment 1: Mike Miller said: “I remember as a young man seeing Huge flowers towering over the fences from neighbors’ yards which catch your attention..some were easily 2 feet in diameter. It’s amazing the plant can support such a large flower.”

Comment 2: Jeffrey Culley said: “Thank You for these highly informative and educational and entertaining documentaries from You. I just watched the one about Bamboo before this. I also say that a person should learn something new every day. Nicely done!”

Comment 3: Abu Marwan Sadiq said: “Yes, in my country, it is cultivated in abundance, but there are no modern machines like this, but my country Sudan will rise, and it is the world’s food basket. We believe in that.”

Comment 4: Joe Gilly said: “I love my sunflowers, two years ago I had my best year growing ever. My mammoths did great,13 feet tall. I harvest the seeds just to grow more. I’m hoping for the Giants again this year.”

Comment 5: Mark Reetz said: “I enjoyed the video, but I farmed sunflowers for many years and the heads faced east all the time, never turning to follow the sun once, not even when the heads were small. There may be varieties that follow the sun, but I’ve never seen it. But I enjoyed the video, especially the harvesting.”

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