Sunrich Refined Sunflower Oil — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates Sunrich Refined Sunflower Oil by Sunrich ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
A heavily refined, omega-6-loaded seed oil with a synthetic antioxidant and antifoaming agent. The 'heart-healthy' badge hides that this is pure industrial fat.
Why this verdict
- 100% refined seed oil - industrially processed, stripped and reconstituted (NOVA 4)
- Very high omega-6 linoleic acid, worsening the omega-6:omega-3 imbalance
- Contains TBHQ (INS 319), a synthetic petroleum-derived antioxidant
- Pure fat, ~900 kcal/100 ml - extreme calorie density
- Silicone antifoaming agent (INS 900a) added for high-heat frying stability
Ingredients (5)
- Refined Sunflower Seed Oil (moderate) — Very high in omega-6 linoleic acid; refining uses heat, solvents and bleaching, stripping natural compounds and pushing it into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.
- Antioxidant (INS 319 / TBHQ) (concerning) — Tertiary butylhydroquinone, a synthetic petroleum-derived preservative added to slow rancidity; restricted to low limits and questioned in higher-dose studies.
- Antifoaming Agent (INS 900a / Dimethylpolysiloxane) (moderate) — A silicone additive that stops the oil foaming during deep frying; a processing aid, not a nutrient.
- 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.
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