Where does sunflower oil come from?
Sunflower oil is an edible vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant. Cooking with sunflower oil is widespread in households, being one of the most widely used oils in food due to its mild taste and culinary diversities.
Life Pro Fit Food Sunflower Oil Sunflower Butter Oil Spray 200ml, is composed in addition to its main ingredient of pure oleic sunflower oil, of natural butter flavorings, which gives a perfect touch to your meals.
Main types of sunflower oil
The following are the different types of sunflower oil we can find in the market:
- High linoleic sunflower oil
- Medium oleic sunflower oil
- High oleic sunflower oil
- High oleic and stearic sunflower oil.
Differences between linoleic sunflower oil and oleic sunflower oil
The main difference between the above types of sunflower oil is their concentration of linoleic acids or oleic acids. Linoleic acid, also called Omega-6, is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. On the other hand, oleic acid, also called Omega-9, is a type of monounsaturated fatty acid, which, as mentioned above, reduces bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol.
Another notable difference is its reaction when exposed to high temperatures. High oleic sunflower oil allows cooking at high temperatures, unlike linoleic sunflower oil, which suffers to a greater extent when cooking exceeds certain degrees Celsius.
This makes high oleic sunflower oil a perfect alternative for use in cooking at high temperatures, to the detriment of other types of sunflower oil.
Which oleic sunflower oil should we choose?
When it comes to sunflower oil for cooking at home, it is preferable to buy high oleic sunflower oil rather than medium oleic sunflower oil. Why?
- High oleic sunflower oil has a higher concentration of unsaturated fats.
- It contains a higher amount of vitamin E.
- It reaches a higher smoke point: 225Cº.
- It has a higher resistance to oxidation.
- It has a milder flavor.
Ingredients
The composition of Life Pro Fit Food Sunflower Butter Oil Spray 200ml is as follows:
- High oleic sunflower oil 98%.
- Natural butter flavor 2%.
Storage and use conditions
Pay attention to the following recommendations regarding storage and use conditions:
- Store and use the can at room temperature, away from flames, sparks, heat or operating electrical equipment.
- Do not spray on open flames or any incandescent material.
- Pressurized container.
- Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
- Protect can from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures above 50cº.
- For food use only
- Keep out of reach of children
