Sunflower is an annual herbaceous plant from the daisy family (Asteraceae, traditionally Compositae). The species is botanically accepted as Helianthus annuus L. and is one of the widely cultivated oilseed crops.
The plant develops an upright, rough stem and a deep root system. Its leaves are large, rough and mostly alternate. The flower head is composed of peripheral ray florets and inner disc florets. The fruit is a seed enclosed in a firm hull. Sunflower flowers mainly in summer and is valued as a food, feed and plant-based raw material.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Helianthus annuus L.
- Parts used: leaves, ray florets, seeds
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: cultivated
- Ray floret harvest period: June – August
- Seed harvest period: at full maturity
Raw Material Characteristics
Ray florets are collected when fully developed and naturally bright in colour. Sunflower seeds are mainly used as a food, oilseed and animal-feed raw material.
Chemical Composition
Sunflower contains mainly fixed oil, linoleic and oleic acids, proteins, phytosterols, flavonoids, phenolic acids and carotenoids. ,
Suitable for the Production of
- animal feed products
- herbal blends
- decorative dried blends
- botanical extracts
- herbal powders
- sunflower seed products
- natural plant-based formulations
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Sunflower has the following properties:
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- soothing
- nourishing
- beneficial effect on the skin
- traditionally associated with digestive comfort
Forms Available
- sunflower seeds (Semen Helianthi) – for animal feed
- sunflower ray florets (Flores Helianthi) – whole dried, cut to custom size upon request, or powdered
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
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