Fortune Sunlite Refined Sunflower Oil — DUMP
Munch or Dump rates Fortune Sunlite Refined Sunflower Oil by fortune DUMP — score 19/90.
A chemically refined seed oil loaded with omega-6 and stabilized with synthetic antioxidant TBHQ. The heart-healthy marketing is the opposite of what a bleached, deodorized, additive-preserved oil delivers.
Why this verdict
- Highly refined seed oil (bleached, deodorized) that is nearly all omega-6 fat
- Contains TBHQ (E-319), a synthetic petroleum-derived antioxidant
- Pure fat: ~900 calories per 100ml, extreme calorie density
- Omega-6-dominant oils promote inflammation when overconsumed
- Added vitamins are a fortification mandate, not a real nutritional benefit
Ingredients (4)
- Refined Sunflower Oil (concerning) — Industrially refined, bleached and deodorized seed oil - almost pure omega-6 linoleic acid, which is pro-inflammatory in the excess amounts modern diets already deliver.
- TBHQ (E-319) (concerning) — Synthetic petroleum-derived antioxidant added to stop the oil going rancid; some studies flag immune and tumor-related concerns at high intake.
- Vitamin A (safe) — Added to replace what margarine lacks versus butter; supports vision and immunity.
- vitamin D (safe) — Fortification supporting bone health and calcium absorption.