Swaad Refined Sunflower Oil — TREAT
Munch or Dump rates Swaad Refined Sunflower Oil by Dmart TREAT — score 45/90.
A short, simple list, but this is a highly refined seed oil loaded with omega-6 fat. Fine as an occasional cooking oil, not a health food.
Why this verdict
- Highly refined seed oil, not a whole-food fat
- Very high in omega-6 (linoleic acid), which most diets overconsume
- Contains synthetic antioxidant BHA (INS 319)
- Pure fat: 100% of calories from oil, calorie-dense
- Short, simple list keeps it out of the engineered tier
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.
- Antioxidant (INS 319 / TBHQ-BHA class) (moderate) — Synthetic antioxidant added to slow rancidity; permitted but not something you'd choose to eat.
- 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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