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Are sunflowers oilseeds?

Sunflowers are considered oilseeds. Sunflowers are processed into cooking oil, meal and confectionary products. Distinct varieties are used for oil and for confectionary purposes. Meal is a byproduct of the oil is extraction process and is used primarily as an ingredient in livestock feed rations.

What are the different types of sunflower oil?

Sunflower oil is the preferred oil in most of Europe, East Europe, Russia, Mexico, countries along the Mediterranean and several South American countries. U.S. sunflower oil exporters can deliver three types of sunflower oil: NuSun, Linoleic and High Oleic sunflower oil. NuSun? is a mid-range oleic, 65 percent (monounsaturated) sunflower oil.

Do sunflowers grow in the United States?

The United States produces both oil and confectionary types of sunflowers with about 90% of the area planted to oil types. Sunflowers can successfully be grown over a wide range of latitudes compared to other oilseed crops. The U.S. growing season for sunflowers is from June through September and is about 90 days in length.

Where is sunflower oil made?

The three main processers of sunflower oil are located in North Dakota (West Fargo and Enderlin) and in Lamar, Colorado. However, there are collection points in other states which can be found by contacting the National Sunflower Association or by visiting their website.