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cameroon(s.v.o.c.) SUNFLOWER OIL crushers can deliver three types of sunflower oil, nusun, linoleic and high oleic sunflower oil. is a mid-range oleic, 65 percent (monounsaturated) sunflower oil. it needs no hydrogenation and has a 9 percent saturated fat level. is extremely functional for frying applications and has a good balance of linoleic acid an essential fatty acid that enhances the taste of products. linoleic sunflower oil has about 69 percent polyunsaturated fat, 20 percent monounsaturated fat and 11 percent saturated fat. linoleic sunflower oil is excellent Cooking Oil with a neutral taste. this enhances the taste of food rather than overpowering it. high oleic sunflower oil has 80 percent or more oleic (monounsaturated) acid. this unique oil has many specialty applications.
the cameroon(s.v.o.c.). confection sunflower industry is divided into three segments according to seed size and separated into groups. processors of confection sell the seeds based on seed size. the largest size will go into the in-shell market, meaning the seed stays intact. the medium-sized seeds are usually hulled for the kernel market. the smallest size will go into the bird and pet feeding market.
the sunflower industry continues to have adequate processing capacity to meet the demands of the domestic and international markets. the u.s. is recognized as having the highest quality of sunflower products. u.s. processors have developed technology that currently surpasses any other supplier in both volume capacity and quality control standards. several of the domestic processing plants have gone through major renovations, having added processing facilities to meet specific consumer requirements in areas such as refining and packaging of sunflower oil and roasting and flavoring of confection products.
common varieties
there are two types grown. the first is oilseed. this small black seed is very high in oil content and is processed into sunflower oil and meal. it is also the seed of choice of most bird feeders. the second type is non-oilseed (confectionery sunflower). this is a larger black and white striped seed used in a variety of food products from snacks to bread.
major products
there are three types of sunflower oil available; mid-oleic linoleic and high oleic sunflower oil. all are developed with standard breeding techniques. they differ in oleic levels and each one offers unique properties. with three types of sunflower oil available, sunflower oil meets the needs of consumer and food manufacturers alike for a healthy and high performance non-transgenic veget