The sunflower oil has got a high gustatory traits and exceeds other seed oils in nourishment and assimilation. The oil can be used in food by itself, also in preparation of the vegetable and fish cans, margarine, mayonnaise , and confectionery.

The assimilation of the sunflower oil is 95-98 per cent.

The total quantity of the vitamin E contained by sunflower oil is 440-1520 mg/kg. 100 grams of oil contain 99,9 grams of fat and 898/899 K/calories.

Approximately 25-30 grams of sunflower oil provide a person's day's need in these substances.

The useful substances of the oil normalize cholesterol exchange. The sunflower oil has got 12 times more of vitamin E than olive oil.

Beta carotin - the source of vitamin A- is responsible for organism growth and eyesight.

Beta sisterin prevents the cholesterol arrival to the alimentary canal.

Linoly acid forms vitamin F, which regulates the fat exchange and cholesterol level in the blood, also increases the level of the flexibility of blood vessels and immunity to different infection diseases. Also the vitamin F is necessary for organism because the lack of it gives a bad influence to the mucous tunic of the alimentary canal, and vessels.

Refined sunflower is rich in vitamins F and E.

Non refined sunflower oil except the bright colour and taste is rich in biologically active substances and A, D vitamins.

The refined and sweet sunflower oil hasn't got that set of vitamins and microelements in comparison with non refined one but it has got some advantages. It's better for frying, baking, because it is not burnt and doesn't smell. It is preferable in diet food.