is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus) oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower.  It is made up of predominately linoleic acid (48-74%), monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid oleic acid (14-40%), palmitic acid (4-9%) and stearic acid (1-7%).  There are several versions of sunflower produced ranging from high linoleic, high oleic and mid oleic.  The variations in the unsaturated fatty acid profile are factors of both the growing climate and genetics of the plant.  All sunflower oil has high vitamin E content.Safflower Oil (Carthamus tinctorius) comes from the seeds of an herbaceous thistle like annual flower.  Safflower oil is polyunsaturated oil that is similar to sunflower oil in nutrient values and shelf life.  Safflower and Sunflower are relatively unstable when exposed to high heat, light or oxygen.  Both safflower and sunflower are good to use in low heat or no heat formulas.  Safflower oil contains the monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid oleic acid (78.9%), unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid linoleic (11%), palmitic acid (6.2%) and linolenic (.02%).

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil

Is sunflower oil the same as safflower oil