Sunflower seeds are a favorite seed among many people worldwide. Called either confection or non-oil, seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack or addition to your favorite food.
It is a native species to North America and was used by American Indians for an important, high-energy food source. Spanish explorers carried it with them to Europe. Russian agronomists were responsible for the first agricultural hybrids. These returned to the United States with Russian and German immigrants.
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Sunflower began as an important agronomic crop in the U.S. in the 1950's, starting in North Dakota and Minnesota.
How much does 1 cup of shelled sunflower kernels weigh?
1 cup = 8 oz (volume) = 4.2 oz (kernel by weight)
According to research completed in March 2001 by Dr. K. Phillips of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, sunflower kernel is rich in a number of components that have been shown to protect against cardiovascular and other diseases and to act as antioxidants and anticarcinogens; thus the kernel can be considered a functional food. When considered in aggregate, the amazing kernel adds a nutritional wallop to a wide array of products such as breads, muffins, crackers, and snack foods.
This is good news for consumers who are increasingly interested in functional foods. It's also good news for manufacturers of baked goods and snack foods, because it provides the opportunity to consider kernel as an ingredient in new products in order to deliver upon this growing demand.
How many calories in an ounce of raw sunflower kernels?
The short answer is 160 calories. But there are so many healthy benefits to the sunflower kernel that we invite you to peruse the Health & Nutrition area of our web site. There you will find a wealth of information about the nutrient composition of the sunflower kernel as well as fatty acid profiles.
Seeds, kernel, what is the difference?
The answer, there isn't a difference. Here is how the NSA refers to sunflower seeds/kernel:
In-shell means the seed is left intact with the "meat" of the seed still in the shell. It is normally roasted and seasoned. It is eaten as a snack by cracking the shell with one's teeth, discarding the hull and eating the delicious morsel within. 'Chew and spit' is a great American pastime, especially at baseball games and other outdoor events.
Kernel means the processor has mechanically removed the hull. The resulting kernel is now in a convenient form to be sold raw or roasted for snacking or as an ingredient.
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