Organic Safflower Oil
It is produced and packaged as an additive-free, unrefined natural oil obtained by Cold Pressing from plant seeds carefully collected and selected in season.Cold pressingmethod preserves the vitamins and other beneficial elements in the oil.Produced in accordance with the Turkish Food Codex. It does not contain any preservatives or additives. You can buy and consume it with confidence. We recommend it.
What is safflower oil used for?
For many years, oils obtained from the seeds of plants have been used as a supportive treatment for many health problems. Safflower oil, obtained from the seeds of the safflower plant by the cold pressing method, is one of these oils. The fact that the safflower plant is frequently encountered in Ancient Egyptian and Greek sources is evidence that aspirin has been used for many years. Today, safflower oil, obtained from the seeds of the safflower plant, is used in many areas from processed foods to skin care products.
What is Safflower Oil?
Safflower is a plant belonging to the sunflower family and grown mostly in countries such as China, India, Iran and Greece. Safflower has also been grown as animal feed for many years, but safflower oil is generally used. {2 } There are two types of safflower oil obtained from the safflower plant. One of these is safflower oil with a high linoleic acid content, which contains polyunsaturated fatty acids. The other is safflower oil with a high oleic acid content, which contains monounsaturated fats. {3 } The most commonly used type is safflower oil with a high oleic content. This oil can be used while cooking and is also used in the production of some cooking oils. Safflower oil has a higher flash point compared to oils such as canola oil. The flash point is the point at which the oil reaches a certain temperature and smoke begins to appear.
It is recommended to prefer oils with a high flash point in dishes that require high temperatures, such as fried dishes. Safflower oil is rich in Omega-6 and vitamin E. 1 spoon of safflower oil contains 120 kcal of energy, 13.6 grams of fat, and 1 percent vitamin E.
What are the Benefits of Organic Safflower Oil?
- The antioxidant vitamins and minerals and linoleic acid found in safflower oil are very important for skin health.
- Safflower oil, which balances the skin's sebum production, helps open clogged pores and helps skin cells renew themselves.
- Safflower oil, which helps maintain the skin's moisture balance, is a natural moisturizer. Due to this feature, safflower oil, which is used in the cosmetics industry, is very helpful in preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, called crow's feet, when applied directly to the skin.
- Safflower oil, which helps treat inflammation and redness on the skin, has a soothing effect on the skin, especially after epilation. It has a therapeutic effect on damage caused by irritation.
- It makes the skin look brighter and more vibrant. It prevents the skin from drying and peeling. It can be used in the treatment of acne and pimples.
- It helps treat cracks and tissue damage on the breasts of breastfeeding mothers due to breastfeeding. It helps prevent diaper rash in babies.
- How Much Safflower Oil to Use?
- The use of safflower oil may vary depending on the person's age, weight and gender. According to the data of the United States Department of Agriculture, daily safflower oil usage rates are
- Children 2-3 years: 3 teaspoons
- Children 4-8 years: 4 teaspoons
- Girls 9-13 years: 5 teaspoons
- Girls 14-18 years: 5 teaspoons
- Boys 9-13 years: 5 teaspoons
- Males aged 14-18: 6 teaspoons
- Females aged 19-30: 6 teaspoons
- Females over 31: 5 teaspoons
- Males aged 19-30: 7 teaspoons
- Males over 31: 6 teaspoons
- Safflower oil is one of the beneficial oils. However, as with every food and oil, excessive consumption of safflower oil can lead to certain health problems. For this reason, excessive use of safflower oil is not recommended.
What are the Harms and Side Effects of Safflower Oil?
Some studies show that there is not enough evidence that safflower oil helps protect heart health when compared to healthy oils such as olive oil or flaxseed oil. It is true that the Omega 6 fatty acids found in safflower oil help with weight control. However, the fact that the Omega 6 fatty acids found in safflower oil are less compared to animal-based products raises doubts about the benefits of safflower oil. {18 } Some studies show that Omega 6 fatty acids are not as healthy as thought and can be harmful to health when consumed excessively. Again, according to the results of the same study, excessive consumption of linolenic acid can cause brain damage.
Also, safflower oil is not a low-calorie oil. . Although some sources show that safflower oil can help reduce inflammation in the body, some studies have shown that consuming large amounts of Omega 6 fatty acids instead of Omega 3 can cause increased inflammation in the body. Because Omega 3 fatty acid has much more anti-inflammatory effects compared to Omega 6.
It is an organic and certified product and is produced in accordance with the Organic Agriculture Law No. 5262 and the REGULATION ON THE PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION OF ORGANIC FARMING dated 18 08 2010 and numbered 27676 2010.
Allergen Warning:There is no allergen risk detected in our product.
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