Sunflower oil
A mild-flavoured vegetable oil pressed or extracted from sunflower seeds, used in baking and cooking.
What it offers and why to use it
A mild-flavoured vegetable oil pressed or extracted from sunflower seeds, used in baking and cooking. Adds moisture to cakes and can be used to grease pans. Follow the product instructions for frying.
A light, neutral flavour that lets other ingredients stand out.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose food-grade sunflower oil and check whether it is refined or high-oleic, plus its stated uses.
Store
Keep the bottle closed in a cool, dark place away from the hob; follow the label.
Prepare
Adds moisture to cakes and can be used to grease pans. Follow the product instructions for frying.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Cake mixtures, mild batters, vegetables and dressings.
How to substitute it
Another mild cooking oil may work, but flavour and temperature suitability can differ.
Recipes with sunflower oil
Wholemeal walnut and seed loaf in the Thermomix
A wholemeal loaf with walnuts, flaxseeds and sunflower seeds, kneaded in the machine.
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Mandarin sponge cake in the Thermomix
A whole-mandarin sponge with a fragrant crumb and sunflower oil.
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Horse mackerel with rice and garlic mayonnaise
Golden chickpea-flour-coated horse mackerel with vegetable rice and garlic mayonnaise made with pasteurised egg.
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Homemade apple cake
A moist yoghurt and apple cake topped with golden slices of fruit.
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