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Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. The world's total production of sunflower oil in 2014 was nearly 16 million tonnes, with Ukraine and Russia as the largest producers.
The oil content of the seed ranges from 22% to 36% (average) , the core oil contains 45–55% oil. The expressed oil is of light amber color with a mild and pleasant flavor; refined oil is pale yellow. Refining losses are low and the oil has good keeping qualities with light tendency for The oil contains appreciable quantities of vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and other aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Genome analysis and development of hybrid sunflowers to increase oil production are occurring to meet increased demand for sunflower oil
Physical properties
Physical properties | ||
Smoke point (refined) | 232 °C | 450 °F |
Smoke point (unrefined) | 107 °C | 225 °F |
Density (25 °C) | 918.8 kg/m3[8] | |
Refractive index (25 °C) | ≈1.4735[8] | |
Saponification value | 188-194 | |
Iodine value | 120-145 | |
Unsaponifiable matter | 1.5-2.0% | |
Viscosity (25 °C), unrefined | 0.04914 | |
Packing details:
1. Packing in Flexi tank: 22MT in one 20FCL;
2. Packing in bottles and carton , 18 MT in one 20FCL;
3. 1 liter bottle, 20 bottles/carton; 2 liter bottle, 10 bottles/carton; 2.5 Liter, 10 bottles/carton; 5 liter, 4 bottles/carton;
4. 1MT=1100L, 19800L/FCL packing in bottles and carton, 24200L/FCL packing in Flexi tank.