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PLU 4942


Sunflower Seeds

"Nutritious edible seeds with high oil content"

Sunflower Seeds, also richly nutritious with high oil content, they serve as a good source of healthy fats and excellent edible oil globally.

Also known as

Black oil seeds, Mammoth seeds

Botanical name

Helianthus annus

Sunflower Seeds illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4942

4-digit conventional code

Category

Nuts

Sunflower SeedsAll Sizes

Origin

Europe and Asia

Temperature

-18°C to 5°C

Shelf Life

6 to 12 months

Status

Approved

About Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds have an outer shell with a characteristic black and white striped appearance, with its seeds edible.

Nutrition Information

Sunflower seeds are a nutrient-rich snack, here are their key nutrition facts per 100g serving: energy is approximately 584 calories, carbohydrates 20g, protein 20g, fat 51g, fibre 3.8g, sugar 2.5g. They are also rich in various essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E 35mg, vitamin B6 1.3mg, thiamin 1.48mg, panthothenic acid 4.2mg, magnesium 325mg, copper 1.8mg, zinc 5mg, manganese 1.95mg, phosphorus 645mg.

Storage & Handling

Low temperature and humidity to prevent moisture absorption and mold growth

Temperature

-18°C to 5°C

Humidity

55% to 70%

Packaging

Airtight, non-permeable containers or bags

Shelf Life

6 to 12 months

Storage Notes: Seed may go rancid or stale if exposed to high temperatures, moisture, or light.

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4942Sunflower SeedsHelianthus annusAll SizesNutsSunflower Seeds

Details

Commodity Keysunflower-seeds
Variety
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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