COLD PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL FROM CONTROLLED ORGANIC FARMING
Biohill sunflower oil is rich in natural vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol).
Sunflower is originally an American plant brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors. The first sunflowers in Europe bloomed in Madrid’s botanical gardensPractical side of sunflower was discovered by Russian scientists, who managed to extract oil from sunflower seeds in 1830.
Sunflower seeds are almost as rich in protein as meat, containing up to 50% oil. Sunflower seeds help manage cholesterol levels. They also improve the thyroid gland function and help manage proper functioning of skin, liver and kidneys.
Sunflower can detoxify contaminated soil, even if it is lead-poisoned. The popular detox method involves swishing some sunflower oil around the mouth. and between your teeth for 15-20 minutes, until the oil turns white like milk. It is believed that regular use of this method helps with numerous diseases such as headaches, toothache, respiratory infections, common cold, coughing, rheumatoid arthrytis, joint pain, insomnia and even depression.
Best quality sunflower oils are extracted from seeds by cold pressing. Cold pressed oil in milder and not as bitter in taste as the regular sunflower oil. Cold-pressed oils retain most of natural high-quality ingredients found in seeds – vitamins A. E. B-complex and D, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, iron, zinc and calcium. Selenium and vitamin E are considered important antioxidants that neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals in the body.
Energy | 3698 kJ/899 kcal |
Fats | 99.94 g |
Saturated fatty acids | 12.35 g |
Monosaturated fatty acids | 33.56 g |
Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 54.04 g |
Carbohydrates | 0 g |
Of these sugars | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g |
Salt | 0 g |
Omega-6 fatty acids | 53.50 g |
Vitamin E | 68,1 mg (567% RDI*) |