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Is Tesco Organic Sunflower Oil healthy?

Tesco Organic 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 known for its high omega-6 fatty acid content that can promote inflammation.

How processed is Tesco Organic Sunflower Oil?

Tesco Organic Sunflower Oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Tesco Organic 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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Tesco Organic Sunflower Oil

Name: Tesco Organic Sunflower Oil
Brand: Tesco

Tesco

Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Cooking Oils

Summary

This product is made from organic sunflower oil, which is a seed oil known for its high omega-6 fatty acid content that can promote inflammation. Despite being organic, sunflower oil is less beneficial for heart health compared to healthier oils like olive or avocado oil. The processing involved in producing sunflower oil affects its nutritional quality, leading to a moderate score.

Key ingredients 1

Organic sunflower oil

Very Bad

Organic sunflower oil is classified as very bad due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content, which can promote inflammation. Despite being organic, it is still a seed oil that undergoes processing which may affect its nutritional quality. Compared to healthier oils like olive or avocado oil, sunflower oil is less beneficial for heart health.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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