Sunflower oil

олія соняшникова / oliya sonyashnykova · sunflower oil

Flavor and role

A light refined oil from sunflower seeds with a clean taste. The everyday cooking oil in Eastern Europe and South America.

Smoke point

225℃

Typical dishes and uses

Frying pierogi, Eastern European salads, deep-frying, sauteing for jollof rice

Substitutes

Replace 1:1 with vegetable or canola oil. Unrefined (cold-pressed) sunflower oil has a strong flavor and low smoke point, so use it only for salads.

Storage

Keep in a dark place at room temperature and use within 6 months of opening.

Main countries

Ukraine · Russia · Argentina

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Updated 2026-10-10