What Is Pressed Oleic Sunflower Oil?
Sunflower Oil Sunflower oil is light in taste and appearance, and is high in Vitamin E and low in saturated fat. Oleic Sunflower Oil The term “oleic” connotes a large concentration of oleic acid in the sunflower oil. Having high oleic acid content in the diet is associated with lowering triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (the so-called “bad cholesterol). Pressed Oleic Sunflower Oil “Pressed” connotes the method by which the oil was extracted from the seed. So pressed sunflower oil means the oil was extracted by squeezing the seeds, as opposed to boiling or chemical extraction. Use as Cooking Oil Pressed oleic sunflower oil is a popular cooking oil because of its light and neutral taste as well as for its health benefits. Use as Cosmetic Oil Pressed oleic sunflower oil also is a popular vegetable massage oil or cosmetic base, because of its unobtrusive smell, low cost, skin-softening benefits and relatively long shelf life.
