Refined Sunflower Oil

The History of Olive Oil

Sunflower oil is such an ordinary and necessary for each housewife product. Nowadays none of the can manage on the kitchen without this product.

Beautiful sunflower originates from North America. Indians were using sunflower as a medicine. Also they used grounded seeds of sunflower as flour and made out of it colorants. Inca worshiped sunflower as a holy flower. In 1510 Spanish conquerors have brought sunflower to Europe. It was sown in Madrilenian botanic garden. The flower attracted attention and local people liked it at once. In a less than a few years sunflower became constant resident of France, England, Italy and Germany. For a long time sunflower was grown as an ornamental plant on flowerbeds and in gardens. Not only gardens and parks, but also clothes were decorated with it. However, people were trying to find for sunflower some practical application. For example, the English were eating young inflorescences with butter and vinegar. In Germany people roasted its seeds and made coffee.

Only in 1716 in England was sealed a patent for the obtainment of sunflower oil and in 1769 was the first mention about cultivation of sunflower in industrial aims. Both, to Ukraine and Russia, sunflower has come in XVIII century and within 125 years it was used as an ornamental plant. At the beginning of XX century an active development of sunflower as an agricultural crop has begun. Sunflower crops were widespread in eastern and central steppe regions.

Maalouf Industries produce high-quality sunflower oil, with only premium products. We make our oil following high-tech processes, under strict control in modern plants.

Every drop of our oil comes with the promise of ample nutrition. It is a light oil and is easily digestible and healthy as well.

The Taste of Excellence

With a smoke point of 440-450˚, our refined sunflower oil is the pantry hero for all things sear- and sauté- related. It is produced by means of physical refinement, which allows as much nutritional value as possible to be preserved. It contains no preservatives, has no off-odors or flavors, and retains a natural amount of Vitamin E. With no added preservatives, it emphasizes the natural flavors of those ingredients used in cooking.

Our product is free from rancidity or any strange taste or smell. It is clear, free from foreign molecules and from any oil or animal fats.

Premium Refined Sunflower oil

Naturally resistant to high temperature processing, allowing it to be used for all culinary purposes: frying, boiling, baking, and salad dressings. Suitable for continuous use at high temperatures.

Specifications:

• Trans-fat-free
• Acidity Less Than 0.6%
• High vitamin E content
• Remarkably high content (75-90%) of monounsaturated fatty acids

Health Benefits:

Vegetable and plant based oils are cholesterol-free, low in saturated fats and rich in polyunsaturated fats. Sunflower oil, particularly, is loaded with Vitamin E and omega 6 fats which makes it a healthy choice.

The health benefits of our refined sunflower oil include its ability to improve heart health, boost energy, strengthen the immune system, improve skin health, lower cholesterol, protect against asthma, and reduce inflammation. It also increases the body’s ability to resist attacks by infection. Our refined sunflower oil protects the skin by strengthening the membrane barriers, thereby making it harder for bacteria and viruses to enter the body.