{"product_id":"sunflower-seeds-sooraj-mukhi-beej","title":"Sunflower Seeds (Sooraj Mukhi Beej)","description":"\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29732 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zafranhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"600\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nSunflower seeds are technically the fruits of the sunflower plant \u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e).\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nThe seeds are harvested from the plant’s large flower heads, which can measure more than 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter. A single sunflower head may contain up to 2,000 seeds.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nThere are two main types of sunflower crops \u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. One type is grown for the seeds you eat, while the other — which is the majority farmed — is grown for the oil.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nThe sunflower seeds you eat are encased in inedible black-and-white striped shells, also called hulls. Those used for extracting sunflower oil have solid black shells.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nSunflower seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and a firm but tender texture. They’re often roasted to enhance the flavor, though you can also buy them raw.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \n\n \n\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29733 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zafranhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"600\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nSunflowers pack many nutrients into a tiny seed.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nThe main nutrients in 1 ounce \u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (28.35 grams or 1\/4 cup) of shelled, dry roasted sunflower seeds are:\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eCalories: 165\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eTotal fat: 14.1 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eProtein: 5.5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eCarbs: 6.8 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eFiber: 3.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eVitamin E: 49% of the Daily Value (DV)\u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eNiacin: 13% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eVitamin B6: 13% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eFolate: 17% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003ePantothenic acid: 40% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eIron: 6% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 9% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eZinc: 14% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eCopper: 58% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eManganese: 26% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eSelenium: 41% of the DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nSunflower seeds are especially high in vitamin E and selenium. These function as antioxidants to protect your body’s cells against free radical damage \u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which plays a role in several chronic diseases.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nAdditionally, sunflower seeds are a good source of beneficial plant compounds \u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including phenolic acids and flavonoids — which also function as antioxidants.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nWhen sunflower seeds are sprouted, their plant compounds increase \u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Sprouting also reduces factors that can interfere with mineral absorption. You can buy sprouted, dried sunflower seeds online or in some stores.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zafranhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"600\"\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nSunflower seeds are sold either in the shell or as shelled kernels.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nThose still in the shell are commonly eaten by cracking them with your teeth, then spitting out the shell — which shouldn’t be eaten. These seeds are a particularly popular snack at baseball games and other outdoor sports games.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nShelled sunflower seeds are more versatile. Here are various ways you can eat them:\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eAdd to trail mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eStir into homemade granola bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eSprinkle on a leafy green salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eStir into hot or cold cereal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eSprinkle over fruit or yogurt parfaits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eAdd to stir-fries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eStir into tuna or chicken salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eSprinkle over sautéed vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eAdd to veggie burgers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eUse in place of pine nuts in pesto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eTop casseroles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eGrind the seeds and use as a coating for fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eAdd to baked goods, such as breads and muffins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eDip an apple or banana in sunflower seed butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nSunflower seeds may turn blue-green when baked. This is due to a harmless chemical reaction \u003cspan class=\"css-gkhufu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e between the seeds’ chlorogenic acid and baking soda — but you can reduce the amount of baking soda to minimize this reaction.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nLastly, sunflower seeds are prone to becoming rancid due to their high fat content. 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