Used in multiple popular recipes
Ingredient Information
Name
Sunflower oil
Category
Aceites y Grasas
Popularity
299 recipes
Status
Inactive
Description
Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus), a plant native to North America but widely cultivated throughout the world. This oil is known for its mild and light flavor, making it ideal for a wide variety of recipes, from salad dressings to frying and baking.
Sunflower oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid (omega-6), and contains vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that helps protect the body's cells. Thanks to its high smoke point, it is a healthy and versatile option for cooking at high temperatures without losing its nutritional properties.
In the Hispanic world, sunflower oil can also be found under synonyms such as sunflower seed oil or simply sunflower oil. It is a basic ingredient in many regional cuisines due to its accessibility and health benefits.