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Sunflower Seeds
Origins :
The precise origin of the sunflower is still uncertain. It is a plant native to North America, being one of the first to have been grown in the United States.
For over 5000 years, it was cultivated by the indigenous population of America . They used various parts of the sunflower: seeds, stems, flowers and roots.
It was imported into Europe by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century and its culture flourished particularly in Russia. It is now widespread on all continents.
Contains :
- Protein (28%) with all the essential amino acids, lipids (25-40%), carbohydrates (10%)
- Minerals: Calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, chlorine, manganese, fluorine, cobalt, iodine
- vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E, F, K
- Choline, Lecithin, Phytosterols
Properties :
In addition to its great taste, the sunflower is an antioxidant and has an exceptional content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential to the body. It slows the aging process of the skin and purifies the blood.
