Bunga matahari mengandung banyak vitamin dan mineral penting bagi tubuh.
Minyak biji bunga matahari merupakan minyak goreng sehat karena sebanyak 85% kandungannya terdiri dari asam lemak oleat dan linoleat yang baik untuk kesehatan jantung.
What Is Sunflower Oil? Like most vegetable oils, sunflower oil, which is extracted from sunflower seeds, is available in both refined (neutral-tasting) and cold-pressed (buttery, nutty) forms. Cold-pressed, unrefined sunflower oil is harder to find in the US and best saved for vinaigrettes and other low-heat applications that can show off its flavors, while refined sunflower oil’s high smoke point (440 to 475°F) make it a solid choice for high-heat applications like frying and sautéeing.
Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. Sunflower oil is primarily composed of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat, and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat
Sunflower oil has many health benefits because it is low in saturated fat and high in two types of fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids
Refined sunflower oil doesn't taste like much, which is why it's called a “neutral” oil. The process of refining removes its flavor, odor, and some of its color. It also removes some of its nutrients. Unrefined sunflower oil tastes like (drum roll) sunflower seeds!
Sunflower oil is a heart-healthy oil that's high in poly- and monounsaturated fats, as well as vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Replacing saturated fat with poly- and monounsaturated fats is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.