Sunflower seeds
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
Origin: Egypt
Packing: 25 kg bags
Hs Code: 1206000090
Form: whole seeds
Color: White
Sunflower seed use:
Sunflower seeds are more commonly eaten as a snack than as part of a meal. They can also be used as garnishes or ingredients in various recipes. The seeds may be sold as in-shell seeds or dehulled kernels. The seeds can also be sprouted and eaten in salads.
Sunflower seed Nutrition:
In a 100-gram serving, dried whole sunflower seeds provide 584 calories and are composed of 5% water, 20% carbohydrates, 51% total fat, and 21% protein. The seeds are a rich source (20% or higher of the Daily Value, DV) of protein (42% DV), dietary fiber (36% DV), many B vitamins (23129% DV), and vitamin E (234% DV). The seeds also contain high levels of dietary minerals, including magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and zinc (4094% DV).
