Sunflower Oil: Light, Neutral Cooking Oil

Versatile oil with high smoke point and mild flavor—great for frying, baking and salad dressings.

What Is Sunflower Oil?

Sunflower oil is pressed from **sunflower seeds** and is valued for its **neutral taste** and **high smoke point**. Comes in **refined** (neutral, stable) and **cold-pressed** (more flavor, retains nutrients) varieties.

Nutrition (per tbsp ~14 g)

**~120 kcal**, **~14 g fat** (mostly **poly- & monounsaturated**), high in **vitamin E** (≈28% DV), little to no carbs or protein.

Health Benefits

- **Vitamin E rich**—antioxidant for skin and cell protection. - **Unsaturated fats** may support heart health. - Neutral flavor suits both **savory & sweet** dishes.

Possible Downsides

- **High in omega-6**—excess without omega-3 balance may promote inflammation. - Refined oil can lose **phytonutrients** during processing. - Calorie-dense—watch portions.

How to Use

- **Frying, sautéing, roasting** (high smoke point). - In **baking** for neutral taste. - **Cold-pressed** for salad dressings or drizzling. - Make **mayonnaise** or marinades.

Tip

Store in a cool, dark place to prevent rancidity. Choose **high-oleic sunflower oil** for better heat stability.

1. Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil – biljno ulje dobijeno iz sjemenki suncokreta, neutralnog okusa i visoke tačke dimljenja; koristi se za prženje, pečenje i salate. Postoji **rafinisano** (blagog okusa, visoka stabilnost) i **hladno cijeđeno** (intenzivniji okus, više nutrijenata).