High oleic sunflower oil

Information on High Oleic Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is a non-volatile type of edible oil which is obtained from sunflower seeds. There are two different types of sunflower oil and they are, high oleic sunflower oil and linoleic oil. High oleic sunflower oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant. This type of oil contains high amounts of oleic acid and it is also much more stable and resistant to rancidity than the linoleic type of sunflower oil. It contains more than 80 percent of monounsaturates which is a rather high percentage. It is a trans free oil which is characterized by a neutral taste and a high level of stability which does not depend on hydrogenation. There is a large number of companies which produce the high oleic sunflower oil.

Benefits of High Oleic Sunflower Oil

High oleic sunflower oil is an excellent source of vitamin A, monounsaturated fats, vitamin D, omega-9 fatty acids, lecithin and vitamin E. Since it contains more than 80 percent of monounsaturates, the amount of saturated and polysaturated types of fats is less than 20 percent which means that it is very rich in good fats and that it contains significantly low amounts of bad fats which are harmful for the health of the human body. High oleic sunflower oil is very efficient in lowering the risk of heart disease and it is integral part of the famous Mediterranean diet. It can be of great help when it comes to decreasing the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood and increasing the levels of good cholesterol in the blood at the same time. High oleic sunflower oil can also be of great help for all of those who have problems with damaged or old skin. The components contained in the oil are very efficient in triggering the process of cell regeneration and getting rid of skin wrinkles. High oleic sunflower oil can also be added to different types of skin lotions and creams because the skin absorbs it very easily. It can also be used to enhance the taste and prolong the freshness of any type of salad. Since high oleic sunflower oil contains low amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids which are known as natural oxidizers, it has a much longer shelf life than most other types of vegetable cooking oils.