High oleic sunflower oil

High oleic sunflower oil (CAS 164250-88-8), also marketed under the trade name Trisun 80, is a specialty vegetable oil bred to contain elevated oleic acid levels, typically above 80%.

Where is High oleic sunflower oil used?

• Food manufacturing: frying and cooking oil where extended shelf life and heat stability reduce oil turnover costs in commercial kitchens and snack production lines
• Industrial frying and food manufacturing, including continuous or batch frying, extruded snacks, prefrying of fries and vegetables, and oil-based formulations.
• Personal care: emollient in skin creams, lotions and hair conditioners that absorbs readily without heavy residue
• Industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids: stability under thermal stress supports longer fluid service life than standard vegetable oils
• Coatings and alkyd resins: bio-based raw material where controlled drying behavior is required for industrial finishes
• Active ingredient carrier for soft gelatin capsules.
• Vegetable fat component in feed and pet food products.
• Winterized material undergoes an additional processing step to remove waxes or solids; the resulting oil remains clear during cold storage and is commonly used in dressings and spreads.
• It is a preferred alternative to conventional sunflower oil for its oxidative stability and clean sensory profile.

Good to know: Food-grade material meets FCC and non-GMO or organic certifications; technical-grade material is offered where food compliance is not required.

Formulation notes

• Because oleic acid oxidizes more slowly, it is almost as resistant to oxidation as hydrogenated oils, palm oil or animal fats.
• Fatty acid composition is closer to olive oil than conventional sunflower oil, but lacks olive oil's rich unsaponifiable fraction.

Typical specification

• Oleic acid content is generally certified in the range of 80–90%.
• Rich in vitamin E.
• Smoke point of 225 °C.
• Refined sunflower oils typically have an acidity below 0.2%.

Storage, packaging and handling

• Available in bottles, foodservice packs, drums, IBCs, flexitanks and tankers.
• Should be stored in a cool, dark place and kept well closed.

Frequently asked questions about High oleic sunflower oil

What makes high oleic sunflower oil suitable for frying and other high-temperature applications?

It provides frying stability with less foaming and less smoke, allowing it to withstand high temperatures without burning. Polar compounds also increase more slowly, extending its useful life.

What grade options exist for high oleic sunflower oil?

It is available in food grade (FCC compliant, refined-bleached-deodorized) and cosmetic/technical grades with different specifications.

Technical content is compiled and updated by the SoleChem product team from public technical sources; the certificate of analysis (COA) governs product-specific specifications.