• What is sunflower oil used for?
  • Today, sunflower oil is a popular vegetable oil, with applications including cooking and margarine production. Its by-products are used in biodiesel production and to make high-protein animal feed. It has a mild flavor and a high smoke point and is rich in the essential linoleic acid, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K; our trusty ol¡¯ WebMD attests to it.
  • Where did sunflower oil come from?
  • Sunflowers have been around for a while and they¡¯ve had quite the journey, beginning in their native North America and making their way to numerous countries around the world. But it¡¯s only been a few centuries since humankind figured out how sunflower oil is made and began to exploit the plant for its oil.
  • What are the steps in sunflower oil production?
  • When it comes to sunflower oil, the steps that are critical in the production of clear, high quality, and safe edible oil are degumming, alkali neutralisation, bleaching, dewaxing, deodorisation, and an optional winterization process ¨C each of these processes is explained in detail elsewhere on our blog and website. So there you have it.
  • How are confectionary sunflower seeds processed?
  • The confectionary sunflower seeds are either processed along with their hull (shell) or after removing the hull, the resulting kernels are processed to obtain the desired snacks. Due to high oil content, sunflower seeds can be processed to produce oil using expellers and also by using the solvent extraction methods.
  • Does kernel export sunflower oil?
  • Kernel is one of Ukraine¡¯s largest sunflower oil producers and exporters. The company exports its products across 80 countries globally and holds a prominent position in Europe. The company owns 5 crushing plants and over 11 offices across Ukraine. In July 2019, Kernel Company started exporting winterized sunflower oil to China. 9.
  • What are sunflower seeds used for?
  • MANUFACTURE Sunflower seeds obtained from oilseed sunflower crops cultivation are used to producer sunflower oil. The confectionary sunflower seeds are either processed along with their hull (shell) or after removing the hull, the resulting kernels are processed to obtain the desired snacks.