Sunflower oil is not as healthy as you think - Deepstash

Sunflower oil is not as healthy as you think

Though often touted as a healthy oil that may benefit heart health, potential benefits of sunflower oil depend on the type and nutrient composition.

Sunflower oil is primarily composed of:

A. linoleic acid - a polyunsaturated fat

B. oleic acid - a monounsaturated fat

There are 4 types of sunflower oil available in the market:

1. High linoleic (68% linoleic acid)

2. Mid-oleic (65% oleic acid)

3. High oleic (82% oleic acid), and

4. High stearic+high oleic (72% oleic acid, 18% stearic acid)

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