Unico Sunflower Oil
Unico Sunflower Oil
Unico Sunflower Oil is a neutral, mid-oleic oil with a high smoke point — clean-tasting and stable for frying, sautéing and baking, in several sizes.
Highlights
- Mid-oleic sunflower oil
- Neutral, clean taste
- High smoke point and good stability
- Available in several sizes
What is Unico Sunflower Oil?
A neutral cooking oil pressed from mid-oleic sunflower seeds. The mid-oleic profile gives it good heat stability and a clean, neutral taste, making it well suited to frying, sautéing and baking where you don't want any added flavour — comparable in use to canola but with a different fatty-acid profile.
Why Choose Unico Sunflower Oil?
- Mid-oleic profile is stable at high heat
- Clean, neutral taste
- Versatile for frying and baking
- A sunflower alternative to canola
How Do You Use Unico Sunflower Oil?
Common Uses
- Deep-frying and pan-frying
- Sautéing
- Baking
- Light dressings
Best Pairings
- Fried foods
- Stir-fries
- Baked goods
- Neutral dressings
Nutritional Information
Per 2 tsp (10 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | |
| Fat | 9 g | 14 % |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.5 g | |
| Omega-6 | 2.5 g | |
| Omega-3 | 0 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 5 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 0 g |
Not a significant source of other nutrients.
Ingredients
Mid-oleic sunflower oil, citric acid.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Sunflower Oil
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1. What is cooking oil best used for?
Neutral cooking oils suit everyday frying, sautéing, baking and general cooking thanks to their mild flavour and higher smoke point. See the product page for the specific oil type.
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2. How should I store cooking oil?
Store in a cool, dark place with the cap closed, away from heat and light, and use within a few months of opening for best quality.
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3. What sizes does Sunflower Oil come in?
Unico Sunflower Oil is available in the following: 3 L, 500 mL, 1 L.
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4. Is Sunflower Oil kosher?
Unico Sunflower Oil is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Sunflower Oil
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Eggplant and Tomato Rolls
Fried eggplant slices rolled around a stuffing of plum tomatoes, garlic, basil, breadcrumbs and mozzarella, baked und…
Key Ingredients: Unico Sunflower Oil · Unico Plum Tomatoes
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Eggless Sponge Cake
A vegan-friendly whole-wheat sponge made with oil instead of butter and eggs, sandwiched with fruit spread and dusted…
Key Ingredients: Unico Sunflower Oil
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A vegan upside-down cake: pineapple pieces under a cinnamon oil sponge, baked and inverted, served with a glossy pine…
Key Ingredients: Unico Sunflower Oil
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Pasta alla Norma
The Sicilian classic: penne tossed with a simple tomato sauce and golden fried eggplant, finished with fresh basil.
Key Ingredients: Unico Diced Tomatoes · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Sunflower Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Choosing a Neutral Cooking Oil: Canola, Sunflower, Grapeseed and Vegetable When you want an oil that won't add flavour — canola, sunflower, grapeseed or vegetable — and how to choose for frying and baking.
- Unico Cooking Oils: Sunflower, Canola, Vegetable and Grapeseed A guide to Unico's everyday cooking oils — Safflo and Unico sunflower, pure canola, vegetable and grapeseed — with what each one is best for and how to choose the right oil for the job.
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Unico Sunflower Oil for Everyday Cooking
Unico Sunflower Oil is a neutral, mid-oleic sunflower oil with a high smoke point and clean taste, for frying, sautéing and baking. It is the sunflower member of the Unico oil range — comparable in role to the canola oil but from sunflower seed, and distinct from the Safflo-brand sunflower oil and the blended vegetable oil.