Sunflower seed
Sunflower seeds are tiny, edible seeds that come from the sunflower plant. They are often found at the centre of the yellow sunflower head and are packed with nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats. These seeds are commonly enjoyed as a snack or used in cooking and baking.
To make sunflower seeds ready for consumption, the flowers are left to mature and the seeds are harvested from the plant's large flower heads. The seeds are then dried and shelled to reveal the small, edible kernel inside. They can be eaten raw, roasted, or used to make sunflower seed butter, oil, and even flour for baking.
Sunflower seeds are frequently included in food products for their nutty flavour and crunchy texture. They can be sprinkled on salads, added to bread for a crunchy twist, or even used in granola bars and trail mixes. Sunflower seeds are also a common ingredient in spreads, like sunflower butter, which provides a tasty alternative for those with nut allergies. It's not uncommon to find sunflower seeds listed on food labels of products like bread, energy bars, and even some desserts.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Sunflower seed
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Graze Apple & Cinnamon Morning Oat Minis
Graze Berry & Vanilla Morning Oat Minis
Sainsbury's Chewy Granola Slices, Taste Difference
Graze Choc Chip & Raisin Morning Oat Minis
YES! Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Snack Bar
Mission Deli Wraps Seeded
Asda Extra Special Superseeded Bread
Asda Free From Muesli
Tesco Gluten Free Chicken & Bacon Mayonnaise Sandwich
Nairn's Gluten Free Super Seeded Oatcakes
Sainsbury's Granola, Raisin, Nut & Honey
Dorset Cereals Honey Granola
Graze Lemon & Blueberry Superfood Oat Square Bites with Baobab
M&S Made Without Roast Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Moving Mountains Plant-Based Hot Dogs
Sainsbury's Multiseed Soft Baps Taste the Difference
Tesco Multiseed Soft Farmhouse Batch Bread
Sainsbury's Multiseed Vienna Rolls, Taste the Difference
Dr Karg Organic Emmental Crispbreads
Dr Karg Organic Seeded Crispbread, 3 Grains + 3 Seeds
Fry's Plant-Based Chicken-Style Burgers
Graze Protein Bites, Banana Oat Squares
Graze Protein Bites, Cocoa Vanilla Oat Squares
