How It's Made
Organic Sunflower Oil is produced from sunflowers — just like the flowers you would buy in a flower shop. However, the seeds are a special type which have a high level of oleic acid (also known as the good-for-you monounsaturated fats).
To begin, the sunflowers are grown using organic methods, harvested and the seeds are removed. The seeds are expeller pressed using a physical press that squeezes the oil out of the seed. This process is a healthier alternative to most conventional sunflower extraction, which is typically a solvent-expelled process that uses harsh chemical solvents like hexane to draw the oil out of the seed.
After the oil is expelled pressed, it goes through an organic approved refining, bleaching and deodorizing process. Then the oil is ready for use!
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) closely monitors all organic processes including growing, harvesting, transporting, producing and packaging the final product.
What It's Used For
Organic Sunflower Oil, High Oleic Expeller Pressed is a multi-purpose oil that is light in color and has a mild taste. This makes it ideal for use in baking, sautéing and home cooking. Because of its light flavor, it can be used in both savory and sweet foods.
Organic Sunflower Oil is especially great for frying: because of the high level of monounsaturated fats, it has a much longer fry life than soybean or canola fry oil. You can also save a lot of money by frying with a high oleic oil, because it allows you to use each batch for longer and buy much less oil over time. These high oleic properties also help it to hold up well in high temperatures, and have a longer shelf life.
Organic Sunflower Oil is also used as a bulk organic and non-GMO ingredient by food manufacturers, sauce makers, industrial bakeries and other businesses. It is ideal for use in products which will also be USDA Organic Certified before being sold on retail shelves.