Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient.

Sunflower oil is primarily composed of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat, and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. Through selective breeding and manufacturing processes, oils of differing proportions of the fatty acids are produced. The expressed oil has a neutral taste profile. The oil contains a large amount of vitamin E.

Refining sunflower oil through solvent extraction, de-gumming, neutralization, and bleaching can make it more stable and suitable for high-temperature cooking.

Physical Properties

Sunflower oil is liquid at room temperature. The refined oil is clear and slightly amber-coloured.

Smoke Point 232 deg. C

Density 918.8 kg/m3

Refractive Index ≈1.4735

Saponification Value 188 - 194

Iodine Value 120 - 145

Unsaponifiable matter 1.5 - 2.0 %

REFINED SUNFLOWER OIL

REFINED SUNFLOWER OIL