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Pure sunflower oil

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Common questions

Is Pure sunflower oil healthy?

Pure sunflower oil scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is made from organic sunflower oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation.

How processed is Pure sunflower oil?

Pure sunflower oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Pure sunflower oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic sunflower oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pure sunflower oil

PC Organics
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Loblaw Companies Limited
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

This product is made from organic sunflower oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation. The oil is extracted through industrial processes that may involve high heat and chemical solvents, potentially degrading its nutritional quality. Despite being organic, the health concerns associated with its fatty acid profile and processing level remain significant, leading to a moderate score.

Key ingredients 1

Organic sunflower oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is classified as a seed oil, which is high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation. The oil is extracted through industrial processes that may involve high heat and chemical solvents, potentially degrading its nutritional quality. Despite being organic, the health concerns associated with its fatty acid profile remain significant.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess, potentially contributing to chronic health issues.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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