Shelled Sunflower Seeds - Premium

Exceptional shelled sunflower seeds

No, birds are not the only ones to eat sunflower seeds! And for good reason, these seeds are as delicious as they are healthy, it would be a shame to deprive yourself of such a delicacy. Even if they are small and discreet, sunflower seeds are a concentrate of benefits, your body will thank you for having indulged in an aperitif, for a snack or in your kitchen to bring sunshine to your recipes.

Where does the sunflower seed come from?

The sunflower seed comes simply from the sunflower, this magnificent flower of the sun which embellishes our rural landscape. This flower contains oil-rich seeds that are used to make the sunflower oil that we find on our tables. The seeds are found in the flower heads, these large yellow flowers in which we can find hundreds of seeds. The sunflower seed that you eat is in a small shell easily recognizable by its black-gray color and white stripes.

Nutritional values of sunflower seeds

Eating sunflower seeds, beyond the pleasure brought by these small seeds, is a real asset for your health. A source of essential fatty acids and phytosterols, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals and help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The nutritional values of sunflower seeds are as follows.

Average content

Calories 584
Protein 21,3 g
Carbohydrates 10,1 g
Fat 55,5 g
-saturated 6,23 g
-monounsaturated 10,9 g
-polyunsaturated 35,6 g
Dietary fiber 6,4 g

Sunflower seed contains the following elements:

- calcium
- copper
- iron
- iodine
- magnesium
- manganese
- phosphorus
- potassium
- selenium
- sodium
- zinc
- beta-carotene
- vitamins E, C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9.

The corner of the sportsmen

Rich in proteins, sunflower seeds are the allies of the most athletic among you. It is an excellent source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that helps control blood cholesterol levels. Favouring the health of the sportsmen, the sunflower seed accompanies them before and during the effort.

Decorated sunflower seeds in your plate

My Premium Sunflower Seed can be eaten at any time of the day if you are feeling peckish or as an appetizer, it is much healthier than cookies or cold cuts.

But sunflower seeds also find their place in your recipes to bring that little extra that makes all the difference.

It can be found in particular in :

- cottage cheese or yogurt with fruit and cereal for breakfast
- salads (green salad, tomato salad, bell pepper salad, etc.)
- homemade breads
- sauces (pesto, vinaigrette, etc.)
- sweet cakes and other cookies.