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Sunflower oil

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The paper describes sunflower oil, its fatty acid composition, analytical characteristics, uses, applications in products, and advantages and problems associated with its use. Specific processing conditions, including flow diagrams, to produce satisfactory finished products are discussed. The presentation emphasizes developments since 1976, anticipated changes in technology and a forecast of changes that may lie ahead.

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Campbell, E.J. Sunflower oil. J Am Oil Chem Soc 60, 387–392 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02543524

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