Organic Sunflower Seed Kernels

History

The history of organic sunflower seeds is closely linked to the cultivation of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Sunflowers are native to North America and have been cultivated for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. In the early 16th century, both gold reproductions of the flower and its seeds were brought to Europe.

The cultivation of organic sunflower seeds follows principles and practices that aim to protect the environment, promote biodiversity and ensure the production of food without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers.

Affordable price

For us, an affordable price means offering organic sunflower seeds that are accessible to everyone.

We select our producers based on our values to offer you only natural nuts and dried fruit with no added sugar (contains naturally occurring sugars). What’s more, by choosing larger pack sizes of organic sunflower seeds, you too are helping to reduce plastic use, as larger packs require less packaging per kilogramme of product than smaller ones. 

Storage

You can store organic sunflower seed kernels in cool, dry places away from heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips:

• The best way to store organic sunflower seed kernels is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally organic sunflower seed kernels can also be stored at room temperature during the winter season due to low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment, as increased temperatures could encourage decay.
• The ideal container for the storage of organic sunflower seed kernels is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen that can lead to lipid oxidation and encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria.
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.