Preparation of Sunflower Seed for Culinary Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe oil can be used as part of salad dressing preparations, it can be used in baked goods according to the recipe instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seeds can be roasted and salted and eaten as a standalone snack. They can also be crushed and added to salads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seeds can be used to coat desserts such as ice cream sundaes, chocolate, candy, cake, muffins, and other confectionaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In certain Central European countries like Germany, sunflower seed flour is used to make dark bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SunButter is butter that can be used as a suitable alternative to peanut butter for those with allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sunflower seed is rich in energy, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and proteins. It is also rich in dietary fiber and contains no cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seeds contain 584 calories per 100 grams. It is very rich in fats and oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seeds are a great source of B-complex vitamins such as pyridoxine, thiamin, and folates. It is also rich in niacin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid. The seeds are also an extremely rich source of vitamin E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As far as minerals go, it is rich in potassium and calcium. it is an extremely rich source of copper, iron, and magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will also get large amounts of phosphorus, selenium, and zinc from the sunflower seed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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