Sunflower

Sunflower

Flower☀️ Peak in summer
Used in 1 of 45 cuisines (2%)

Delicate and vibrant, sunflower petals offer a mildly sweet flavor with a hint of nuttiness. Their bright hue adds an artistic flair to dishes, making them a popular choice for garnishing salads and pastries.

Where it comes from

Sunflowers originated in North America, where Native Americans cultivated them for food and oil. Today, they symbolize warmth and positivity, embodying the spirit of summer in culinary traditions.

In the kitchen

In the kitchen, sunflower petals are often used fresh in salads for color and flavor or infused into syrups and oils, enhancing dishes with their unique, floral notes.

Nutrition (per 100g)

364kcalCal
12.0gProtein
33.5gFat
20.0gCarbs
8.6gFiber

Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database

Flavor affinities

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