sunflower seed
fruit of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
A sunflower seed is a seed from a sunflower (Helianthus annuus). There are three types of commonly used sunflower seeds: linoleic (most common), high oleic, and sunflower oil seeds. Each variety has its own unique levels of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats.
The information in this article refers mainly to the linoleic variety.
