Sunflower oil is basically used as edible oil. It is preferred due to its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Significant quantities of tocopherols or vitamin E are also present in sunflower oil. Due to the higher content of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, sunflower oil is susceptible to degradation by heat, air and light....
Sunflower plant having the botanical name Helianthus annuus, is the source of one of the most popular vegetable oils, i.e., sunflower oil. Sunflower crop is cultivated in many countries around the world including India. Different types of sunflower seeds are available which contain oils having different unsaturation. Some varieties of sunflower seeds are eaten as...
Procuring oil seeds of the best quality plays a vital role in oil extraction. After procurement, seeds go through various cleaning steps to ensure the best quality and highest oil output is derived. While there are different oil extraction methods, cleaning and prepping oilseeds, using best practices, the most appropriate extraction method and the right...
