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Sunflower protein content

Helianthus annuus L.

Crude protein content in sunflower seeds ranges from 15% to 35% and is inversely correlated with oil content. This indicator is critical for assessing meal quality and the feasibility of producing protein isolates.

In the reference 36 varieties crop Sunflower, where this is mentioned in the description.

The protein content in whole sunflower seeds is typically 16–20%, although in modern hybrids this figure can reach 28–35%. After oil extraction, the concentration of protein in processing by-products—meal and cake—increases significantly, ranging from 30% to 50% on a dry matter basis.

There is a known inverse correlation between oil and protein accumulation in seeds, where factors that enhance fat synthesis often contribute to a decrease in the protein fraction. The indicator is influenced by agronomic practices: nitrogen fertilization and irrigation increase protein levels, whereas high planting density can reduce its content relative to oil content.

Sunflower protein has high biological value; however, its amino acid profile is characterized by a lysine deficiency. In the deep processing of meal, beyond total protein content, the functional properties of the protein, such as solubility and emulsifying capacity, play an important role, determining the potential use of the product in the food industry.

General information about the subject — on the page Protein content.

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Varieties of Sunflower mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

P64LE23

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

BG
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Terzic Sreten, Radeka Ilija, Dedic Bosko, Jockovic Milan, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
3 records

NS H 195

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Radic Velimir, Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Miladinovic Dragana, Tsveich Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Miclic Vladimir, Gvozdenovic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Miklic Vladimir, Dusanic Nenad, Malidza Goran, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
3 records

Serzhan

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Synysha Iotsych, Drahan Shkorych,

UA
2 records

Hudvin

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Riabchuk Viktor Kuz`movych, Kolieshkova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Suprun Oleh Hryhorovych, Andriienko Viktor Valentynovych, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kyry

UA
3 records

X9668

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

Sunbird

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PANAM FRANCE SARL, FR

FR
1 record

PROTEINKO

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Suncokret sjemenarstvo d.o.o. (HR)

HR
1 record

Nasoloda

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Udovichenko Anna Yuriivna, Kolieshkova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylov

UA
2 records

Kaskara

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kapustian Maryna Viktorivna, Kapustian Volodymyr Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Inra 7702

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

GK Napszirom

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Frank Jozsef

HU
1 record

F4413VO

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Fedosieieva Alla Viktorivna, Burlov Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Zhalon

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Y.-M. Campion

UA
1 record

Polit 2

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Chekhov Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Mischenko Liulmyla IUriivna, Lytovchenko Borys Kyrylovych, Pershyna Lilia Vasylivna, Shudria Larysa Ivanivna, Kutischeva Nataliia Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

NS-Kh-6318

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dusanic Nenad, Hladni Nada, Jocic Sinisa, Miklik Vladimir,

UA
2 records