Category Archives: Sunflower Seeds

Flavonoids in Sunflowers

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a subgroup of the polyphenols synthesised in plants as secondary metabolites. The main function of flavonoids in plants is to protect the tissues of the plants from environmental damage as well as tissue injury from predators. There are … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Seeds

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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How To Make Omega 6 Oil

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Sunflower Seeds: Not just for The Birds

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) has a very distinctive flower with amazing geometric patterns. In terms of human nutrition, it is the grey and black seeds of the sunflower plant that are of interest. Sunflower seeds make great bird food because … Continue reading →

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