Sunflower Kernels - Organic 500g

Sunflower Kernels

The sunflower kernels or hearts are the dehulled edible core of the sunflower seed. Sunflower kernels are actually more often consumed globally as a snack or part of a confectionery than as a main meal ingredient. However they are great all-rounders. These superfood seeds are a vitamin and mineral powerhouse and an excellent source of vitamin E. A nutrient dense super-food Ingredient to boost your health. Another  great Acai Bowl or smoothie Ingredient.

Sunflower Seeds

The sunflower seed is of course the seed of the huge bright sunflower. Sunflower seeds are an important food crop worldwide. The striped sunflower seed variety is usually de-hulled and eaten as snack food or as a confectionery or other food ingredient or meal topping. Whereas the black sunflower seed varieties are usually pressed to retrieve the important high oleic sunflower oil.

Organic Sunflower Kernels

Organic sunflower kernels can make a difference as they are grown using controlled and audited methods to ensure they are free of pesticide residues. These sunflower kernels are organically grown.

Raw Sunflower Seeds

Some dehulled sunflower kernels are sold as roasted and salted as well as flavoured. Our organic sunflower seeds product however, is strictly an organic raw dehulled sunflower kernel and are primarily used for their nutritional value.

Sunflower Kernels - How To Eat Them

Sunflower kernels have many applications and are a highly nutritious superfood. These kernels are also be used as garnishes or ingredients in a variety of recipes and are perfect nutrients to add to Asian stir-fry meals. Sunflower seeds can also be sprouted and eaten in salads.

These kernels are occasionally added to artisan bread products and other baked goods to add that nutty flavour. A sunflower brittle is made with the sunflower kernels in caramelised sugar. In Northern Europe the roasted ground kernels are used to make a different version of halva.

People with nut allergies often make a kind of sunflower butter using the sunflower kernels instead of peanuts.

Their most obviouse use is to make easy healthy smoothie shakes. Also this nutritious superfood is great for smoothie bowl ingredients and for Acai bowl or granola bowl toppings.