of vegetable origin rich in fats (unsaturated) and therefore in calories; they appear in the whole of dried fruit or oil seeds - not properly classified in the VII fundamental food groups.
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They do not have a typical culinary use in Italian cuisine and are mostly used as an "alternative" snack (for example in the ketogenic diet) or to enrich raw salads and "rustic" breads - such as cereals. Some people add them to roasts in the oven.
An edible oil called sunflower oil or sunflower oil is extracted from sunflower seeds. Less valuable than extra virgin olive oil, it is nevertheless decidedly economical and, on the whole, its production is fairly eco-sustainable.
Initially considered a poor alternative to the best oils for frying, thanks to genetic selection, today some types available on the market enjoy higher chemical-physical properties than in the past - especially a higher smoke point.
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