Refined Sunflower Oil,United States price supplier

REFINED SUNFLOWER OIL

 

Sunflower oil is obtained from compressed sunflower seeds. It is commonly used in food as frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. Sunflower oil is also used to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad” cholesterol) as well as treating arthritis, constipation, skin conditions, and wound healing.

 

Sunflower oil is used as bio-diesel to power vehicles , particularly farming equipment. In fact, this oil is much safer for our environment than petroleum-based fuels. In tire-making giant, sunflower oil is used by certain companies to help tires maintain traction in wet or snowy weather. The oil helps the tire rubber maintain its elasticity at low temperatures which enables the tire to handle better in adverse road conditions.

 

Our sunflower oil is safely refined in order to make it more stable and suitable for high-temperature cooking. Although refined, the oils is still rich in rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A,C, D, and E. The high Vitamin E content makes this oil especially helpful for delicate and dry skin.

 

Tests	Methods	Range
Specific gravity @ 25°C	USP	0.915-0.920
Iodine value	USP	110 - 143
Saponification value	USP	188 - 194
Free fatty acids	USP	< 2.0 mL of  0.02 N NaOH
Color Gardner	AOCS Td la-64	3 Max
Appearance	Pale yellow, bright &  clear oily liquid
Odor	Bland, odorless

 

TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%)

 

C14:0	<0.5	C18:2	20 - 75
C16:0	3.0 - 10	C18:3	<1.5
C16:1	<1.0	C20:0	<1.0
C18:0	1.0 - 10	C20:1	<0.5
C18:1	14 - 65