sunflower oil

• Óleo vegetal extraído das sementes de girassol, amplamente utilizado para cozinhar, fritar e em molhos para saladas, graças ao seu sabor leve e alto ponto de fumaça.

A vegetable oil extracted from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking, frying, and in salad dressings due to its light flavor and high smoke point.

1. Cooking oil from sunflower seedsA2formal

   A vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant, commonly used for frying, baking, and salad dressings.

   Óleo de girassol

   • She used sunflower oil to fry the chicken.
   • Sunflower oil is a popular choice for making mayonnaise.
   • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of sunflower oil.

2. Industrial and cosmetic usesB2formal

   A light, non-volatile oil used in the production of biodiesel, soaps, and skincare products due to its emollient properties.

   Usos industriais e cosméticos

   • Sunflower oil is often an ingredient in natural moisturizers.
   • Some biodiesel is produced from refined sunflower oil.
   • The soap was made with sunflower oil for a gentle lather.