Sunflower Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Sunflower Oil is pressed from the seeds of Helianthus annuus, the tall, bright yellow sunflower. It is one of the most widely used vegetable oils in the world, both in kitchens and in cosmetics, where its light texture, mild scent and natural vitamin E make it a versatile carrier oil.
Arizone International supplies Sunflower Oil in refined and cold-pressed grades, including high-linoleic and high-oleic types, for food companies, cosmetic manufacturers, soap makers, wholesalers and private label businesses.
From the Americas to the World
Sunflowers were first domesticated by Native American peoples thousands of years ago. They reached Europe in the sixteenth century as ornamental plants, and Russian farmers later turned them into a major oil crop. Today, Ukraine and Russia are the world's largest producers of sunflower oil. In India, sunflower is grown mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, and refined sunflower oil is one of the most common cooking oils in Indian kitchens.
Young sunflower heads follow the sun across the sky during the day, a behaviour called heliotropism, which gave the plant its name.
Types of Sunflower Oil
- High-Linoleic (Classic) Sunflower OilAbout 60% to 70% linoleic acid, light and widely used in cooking and cosmetics.
- Mid-Oleic Sunflower OilA balance of oleic and linoleic acids, used in snack frying.
- High-Oleic Sunflower OilAround 80% or more oleic acid, very stable and popular in long-life cosmetics and high-heat cooking.
All types are naturally rich in vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), especially cold-pressed oil.
Sunflower Oil in Skin Care
Sunflower oil's high linoleic acid content supports the skin's natural barrier, and it is often used in baby oils, facial oils and moisturisers for dry skin. Studies in South Asia, including India and Bangladesh, have looked at gentle sunflower oil massage for newborn skin, which has made it a respected ingredient in baby care. It is also a common base for herbal infused oils and soaps.
Applications
- Cooking, frying and food processing
- Baby oils, body oils and massage oils
- Facial oils, lotions, creams and lip balms
- Soaps and cleansing oils
- Base oil for herbal infusions and aromatherapy blends
- Private label edible and cosmetic oil ranges
Quality Parameters
- Fatty acid profile confirming oil type
- Acid value, peroxide value and moisture
- Iodine value, saponification value and refractive index
- Vitamin E content where specified
- Colour, odour, clarity and cold test
- Residual solvents for refined grades, and heavy metals
Storage
Store in closed containers in a cool, dark place. High-oleic grades have a much longer shelf life, while high-linoleic oil benefits from added antioxidants in finished products.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
High-oleic sunflower oil is a stable, affordable base for creams, lotions and baby oils, while high-linoleic oil feels lighter on the skin. Ask for the fatty acid profile to match the oil to your formula.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based manufacturer, supplier and exporter of carrier and edible oils. We supply Sunflower Oil in drums, tins, jerry cans, flexitanks and private label bottles, with full test reports and export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – high-oleic or high-linoleic, cold-pressed or refined
- Grade Options
- Food / Cosmetic grade
- Packaging
- HDPE cans (1–50 kg), 180–200 kg drums and IBC tanks; bottles for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 18 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dark place in tightly closed containers; avoid heat, light and air
Applications
- Cooking, frying and food processing
- Baby oils, body oils and massage oils
- Facial oils, lotions, creams and lip balms
- Soaps and cleansing oils
- Base oil for herbal infusions and aromatherapy blends
- Private label edible and cosmetic oil ranges
Compliance
High-oleic Sunflower Oil is chosen for stability and shelf life, while high-linoleic Sunflower Oil gives a lighter feel on skin.
Yes. Sunflower Oil is widely used in baby oils and baby care, though a patch test is always advised.
Yes. Sunflower Oil is naturally rich in vitamin E, which also helps protect the oil from going rancid.
Yes. Sunflower Oil can be supplied virgin or cold-pressed, and in refined grades where a lighter colour and milder smell are needed.
Each batch comes with a COA that covers acid value, peroxide value and other key tests. A fatty acid profile is available on request.
We export Sunflower Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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