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Source:│DateTime:2022-09-15

Introduction to Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are the fruit of the sunflower and are used for food and cooking oil. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and trace elements, sunflower seeds are delicious and a very popular source of casual snacks and edible oils. Sunflower seeds consist of the pericarp (husk) and the seed, which consists of the seed coat, two cotyledons, and an embryo.

Morphological characteristics of sunflower seeds

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Sunflower seeds consist of the pericarp (husk) and the seed, which consists of the seed coat, two cotyledons, and an embryo.
The pericarp is divided into three layers, the exocarp is membranous with short hairs; the mesocarp is leathery, hard and thick; the endocarp is fluffy. Inside the seed coat are two hypertrophic cotyledons, as well as radicle, radicle and germ, without endosperm. The radicle, shoot and germ are located at the tip of the seed. The seed coat is composed of two layers, the outer epidermis and the inner epidermis, and is a white film.
The fruit of the sunflower seed is the achene. There are free seeds (kernels) in the achene cavity, and there is a thin layer of seed coat on the seeds. Fruit color is white, light gray, black, brown, purple, with wide stripes, narrow stripes, no stripes, etc. New discovery: There are 3 seeds in the fruit cavity.

Therapeutic Value of Sunflower Seed Protein Powder

1. Sunflower seeds contain about 50% fat, mainly unsaturated fat, and do not contain cholesterol; the content of linoleic acid can reach 70%, which helps to reduce the level of human blood cholesterol and protect cardiovascular health.
2. Sunflower seeds are rich in iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium and other trace elements, which can prevent anemia and are also a good source of vitamin B1 and vitamin E.
3. Eating a handful of sunflower seeds every day can meet the vitamin E required by the human body for a day.
4. It is beneficial to stabilize emotions, prevent cell aging, and prevent adult diseases.
5. It has the effect of treating insomnia and enhancing memory. It has a certain preventive effect on cancer, high blood pressure and neurasthenia.
6. In addition to being rich in unsaturated fatty acids, it also contains a variety of vitamins, folic acid, iron, potassium, zinc and other essential nutrients for the human body. Sunflower seeds contain a lot of dietary fiber, 1 gram per 7 grams of sunflower seeds, much higher than the dietary fiber content of apples.
7. The National Cancer Institute has proven that eating fiber can reduce the incidence of colon cancer. The iron content of sunflower seeds is twice that of raisins and peanuts, so it can also prevent the occurrence of anemia.

8. The protein of sunflower seeds contains arginine. Arginine is an indispensable component in the manufacture of semen. Therefore, for men in the reproductive period, daily consumption of sunflower seeds is very beneficial to the body.

Contraindications of sunflower seed protein powder

Sunflower seeds should not be eaten too much, and it is best to peel them by hand when eating. Because of nibbling with teeth, it is easy to erode the tongue and the corners of the mouth, and also spit out a lot of body fluid when spitting out the shell, which makes the sense of taste sluggish, the appetite decreases, and even causes stomach cramps. Body fluid helps to remove food residues in the mouth, reduces bacterial reproduction and fermentation, and protects the oral mucosa.

In addition, patients suffering from hepatitis, it is best not to eat sunflower seeds, because it will damage the liver and cause liver cirrhosis. Enough is enough: about 80 grams each time is appropriate. Eating a lot of melon seeds will seriously consume saliva, which will affect people's oral health over time, and even affect digestion. It is not advisable to eat too much melon seeds at one time, so as to avoid getting angry and sores on the tongue.

Sunflower seed extract suppliers

Nutra Herb Ingredients Co., Ltd. has been engaged in plant extraction for more than ten years, with rich experience and meticulous service. If you need sunflower seed extract, you can contact us by email: Sales@nutranerbsource.com.