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).