Sunflower Seeds are the edible seeds from the Sunflower plant. They are highly nutritious and packed with goodness. They are a popular snack or ingredients in various dishes.
They contain around 38mg of Vitamin E per 100g, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. They are also a good source of antioxidants.
Sunflower seeds can be used in baking, cooking, or sprinkling on top of your granola, porridge, or oatmeal. They are slightly nutty in flavour.
How to eat:
Sunflower seeds are a great addition to your favourite salads or sprinkled on to hot and cold cereals. For those wanting to be a little more creative you can also add them to scrambled eggs to create a unique texture and taste combination or you can even grind them to a powder and use them to dust meats rather than using flour.
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Country of Origin: Bulgaria
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