Raw Sunflower Seeds
Raw Sunflower Seeds are harvested from the iconic daisy-like flower that grows across North America. Commonly eaten as a healthy snack or used as a garnish, these soft seeds are mild, buttery and packed with nutrition.
Suggested uses
Basic prep
Raw Sunflower Seeds must be cooked or toasted before being eaten.
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
Ingredients
Hulled Sunflower Seeds.
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are members of the daisy family of flowers native to North America. Sunflowers are notably distinct for a number of reasons, including their unusual height (they can grow up to 12-feet tall under the right circumstances), the enormous size of their flowers (which can be more than 2-feet wide), and the number of seeds contained in individual flower heads (a single one of which can contain upwards of 2,000 individual seeds).
Two main types of sunflowers are grown for their seeds. The first is called oilseed, and as that name implies, the small, black seeds of this sort of sunflower are collected mainly for processing into sunflower oil and meal. The oil is used in food manufacturing and, to a lesser extent, as a cooking oil. The meal (the solid parts of the seeds left once the oil has been collected) are a high protein, high fiber product often used as animal feed.
The second type of sunflower seed grown commercially are called non-oilseed or confectionary seeds. This is the type of seed we source for our sunflower seed products. These seeds tend to be larger than oilseed varieties, and their hulls have the signature black and white pattern so closely associated with sunflower seeds.
All Sunflower Seeds are protected by a hard hull or shell that is composed mostly of inedible cellulose. No matter what the intended usage, the hull is removed before the nutrient-rich kernels can be consumed.
When eaten as a snack, confectionary Sunflower Seeds are frequently roasted and salted while still in the shell. Whole seeds treated in this manner are placed in the mouth, cracked with the teeth, and the shell is spit out with the kernel then being consumed. Sunflower Seeds make a great snack as they are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein, vitamin E and several B vitamins including thiamin and folic acid. They're also a good source of fiber and many trace minerals such as copper and magnesium.
We source these Raw Sunflower Seeds as hulled seeds in their raw form to ensure premium flavor and nutrition. They are ready to be roasted, salted and seasoned.
Classic recipe
Dried Fruit, Nut and Sunflower Seed Trail Mix
Sunflower Seeds, nuts and dried fruit pack a nutritious, energy-boosting punch in this oven-roasted trail mix. Our dried Pineapple Rings and Tart Cherries add chewy texture, while Yogurt Raisins add a sweet, indulgent component.
