Universitatea Ovidius-Constanta Facultatea de Farmacie: Sunflower Oil, Refined

UNIVERSITATEA OVIDIUS-CONSTANTA
FACULTATEA DE FARMACIE
Sunflower oil, refined
PROFESOR COORDONATOR STUDENT

COSTEL COROBAN STANCESCU MIHAELA anul II
CONSTANȚA
2022-2023
Contents
1.Introduction Sunflower
2.Etymology
3.Composition of sunflower oil
4. The physical and chemical characteristics of sunflower oil
5. Uses of sunflower oil
6. Ingrid Hair Serum with Sunflower Oil , 30ml
7. Regenerating face cream with sunflower oil Ingrid Cosmetics, 50 ml
8. Cold Pressed Sunflower Oil - Eco 1l BiOrganik
9. Benefits
10. Contraindications
11. Conclusions
12. Let's answer
13. Bibliography
Introduction Sunflower
• When someone says "Sunflower", you automatically think of the beauty of
a whole field, yellow, which walks according to the position of the sun... a
tonic and optimistic flower, which grows easily, loving the sun, the light,
like a person who sees always the good side of life...
• The sunflower is one of the most widespread oleaceous plants in our

country. From its seeds, an oil is obtained that is widely distributed both in
Romania and abroad.
• The plant represents one of the main sources of vegetable fats, used in
human nutrition, respectively the most important source of oil for
Romania.
Etymology
• The sunflower is part of the order

Compositales (Asterales), family
Compositae (Asteraceae),
subfamily Tubuliflorae, tribe
Heliantheae, subtribe
Helianthinae, genus Helianthus1
L. It is native to Central and
North America and spread
throughout the globe especially
for obtaining oil. It is a plant that
is cultivated on large areas in our
country, especially in Dobrogea,
the Romanian and Western Plains.
Composition of sunflower oil
In a spoonful of sunflower oil are:
120 calories;
78 grams of fat;
vitamin E;
vitamin K. (2)
Sunflower oils do not contain proteins, carbohydrates, cholesterol or sodium.
A tablespoon or about 15 ml of sunflower oil high in linoleic acid has:120
calories;14 grams of fat in total.
The same amount of oil rich in oleic acid has the same components, with the
mention that sunflower oil with more oleic acid is richer in monosaturated fats
and lower in polysaturated fats.
The physical and chemical
characteristics of sunflower oil
• ensity at 20 degrees = 0.92 • hectoliter weight=38-42
• viscosity at 20 degrees = kg/hl
55 – 61 • peel content=14-28
• melting point = - 16 • humidity=9-11%
degrees • oil=44-48%
• breaking point = - 5 • protein=18-20%
degrees • non-nitrogenous extractive
• self-ignition amplitude = substances=10-15%
30 • cellulose=14-18%
• ash=2-3%
Uses of sunflower oil
• Sunflower oil can be used in the culinary field, for cooking,
baking, frying food, because the available options allow
performing procedures at different temperatures, which gives
food a special taste, but also the possibility of preparing food
in new ways.
• Maybe you didn't know, but sunflower oil is also used in the
cosmetics industry, due to its role as a humectant and
emollient for the skin.
• Applied directly to the skin to provide elasticity and protection
to a dry epidermis, the oil should not be used for a long period
of time.
Concentrated Serum for fragile hair Ingrid Hair Serum with
Sunflower Oil, anti-breakage and anti-fall role, 30 ml
• Active ingredient:
• - sunflower oil that regenerates and rebuilds
the hair, intensively hydrates, improves its
condition and makes it soft and shiny.
• It offers effective protection against external
factors, without overloading it. Nourishes
and helps hair growth.
• Visible results from the first application.
Maintains the optimal level of hydration.
• Way of usage: Apply to dry hair after or
before washing.
Regenerating face cream with sunflower
oil Ingrid Cosmetics, 50 ml
• It cares for the skin and makes it soft
• Contains sunflower oil, jojoba oil, shea oil and honey
• Vegan formula with 98% natural ingredients
Cold Pressed Sunflower Oil - Eco 1l
BiOrganik
• The cold-pressed oil obtained from the
core of the sunflower seeds preserves a
good part of the nutrients of the seeds,
has a much stronger aroma than the
refined one and a slightly bitter taste.
• It contains 89% poly- and
monounsaturated fatty acids, and more
Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil.
• It can be used in food, in cosmetics or
therapeutically, for its diuretic effect, as
an adjuvant in bronchitis, etc.
Benefits
• Some studies have shown that a diet rich in monosaturated fatty
acids, such as oleic acid, can reduce high cholesterol levels, thus
reducing the risk of heart disease.
• The oil is beneficial for the whole body, not only in the oral cavity, it
is nutritious, antioxidant, tonic, regenerating, anti-infective and
detoxifying, effective in treating respiratory diseases - bronchitis,
menstrual cycle disorders, headache and toothache, joint diseases-
rheumatism, infectious eczema, heart conditions, renal and
gynecological diseases.
• Consuming the oil extracted from sunflower seeds or using it as a

carrier/base oil in aromatherapy and massage
Contraindications
• Sunflower seeds can be an allergic factor for some people, causing allergic
rhinitis, skin allergies or asthmatic symptoms.
• However, sunflower seed oil was not shown to have the same effect on the
same study group. If you are allergic to these seeds, however, it is
recommended to be cautious about the consumption of sunflower oil and, in
case of adverse effects, consult your doctor immediately.
• Moderate consumption of sunflower seed oil is recommended.
• Exceeding the recommended daily dose may increase blood glucose levels and
the amount of insulin secreted, especially in people with diabetes. It can also
increase blood fat levels.
Conclusions
• Sunflower oil is considered safe for consumption and to be used on the
skin, all in moderation.
• Sunflower has a wide range of uses, the whole plant can be used. The
demand for sunflower oil is high, and the technology of its cultivation is
fully mechanized, so it does not raise any problems for the grower.
• Sunflower oil is the vegetable oil with the highest vitamin E content. It
contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, also considered "good fats", as
well as an increased amount of vitamin K.
• Moderation is necessary, and balance in the diet is essential for a better
state.
• Crude sunflower oil is yellow in color with a specific taste and smell; if the
oil comes from hot or moldy seeds, then it has a high acidity, a rancid
smell and a bitter taste.
• Sunflower oil serves primarily as an edible oil . In small quantities it is also
used for the manufacture of soap, oxidized and polymerized oils as well as
thick fats.
Let's answer
What a flower Is
It like the sun?
The day is so big

Keep your face in the sun
From her hat
You can collect as much oil as you want.
Bibliography
1. Mihaela Temelie,Cartea "Enciclopedia plantelor medicinale

spontane din Romania„
2.Banu C.,1998,Manualul inginerului din industria alimentara
Vol,1,Ed.Tehnica,Bucuresti
3.https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-sunflower-oil-healthy
4.https://www.webmd.com/diet/sunflower-oil-good-for-you
5.https://www.agro.basf.ro/ro/stiri/basf-in-camp/cultura-de-floare
a-soarelui-toate-informatiile-de-care-ai-nevoie.html
6.https://www.infinitytrade.ro/Catalogue/GetProductDetails/
6379/crema-de-fata-regenerating-sunflower-floarea-soarelui-50-
ml
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UNIVERSITATEA OVIDIUS-CONSTANTA

Sunflower oil, refined

PROFESOR COORDONATOR STUDENT

• The sunflower is one of the most widespread oleaceous plants in our

• The sunflower is part of the order

In a spoonful of sunflower oil are:

• Consuming the oil extracted from sunflower seeds or using it as a

The day is so big

1. Mihaela Temelie,Cartea "Enciclopedia plantelor medicinale

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