Sunflower Seeds 100g Pouch

Sunflower Seeds (سورج مکھی کے بیج) — Vitamin E. Healthy fats. Unstoppable snack energy.

Our Premium Sunflower Seeds (سورج مکھی کے بیج) are sourced for quality and packed fresh into a convenient 100g pouch to preserve their natural oils and crunch. Called سورج مکھی کے بیج in Urdu — literally "sunflower seeds" — these golden kernels have been cultivated for centuries and are now recognised globally as one of the most micronutrient-rich seeds available. What looks like a humble snack is, nutritionally, anything but.

Health Benefits

1. Exceptional vitamin E content. Sunflower seeds are one of the single best food sources of vitamin E — a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage, supports skin health, strengthens immunity, and helps maintain healthy vision.

2. Heart health support. Rich in linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and phytosterols, sunflower seeds actively support healthy cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of arterial inflammation — two foundations of long-term cardiovascular health.

3. Selenium for thyroid and immunity. A natural source of selenium, sunflower seeds support thyroid hormone production, DNA repair, and the body's ability to defend against infection and oxidative stress.

4. Sustained, steady energy. The combination of healthy fats, B vitamins (especially B1 and B6), and magnesium means sunflower seeds provide slow-burning energy that keeps you going without the crash of processed snacks.

5. Mood and stress support. High in tryptophan and magnesium, sunflower seeds support the production of serotonin — the neurotransmitter that regulates mood, anxiety, and the body's response to stress.

6. Bone strength. A meaningful source of magnesium, copper, and phosphorus — three minerals essential for maintaining bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis with age.

7. Anti-inflammatory properties. The vitamin E, selenium, and flavonoids in sunflower seeds work collectively to reduce chronic, low-grade inflammation — a contributing factor in most modern lifestyle diseases.

How to Use

Mixed into raita: Stir a tablespoon of raw or lightly toasted sunflower seeds into your yogurt raita alongside cucumber and mint. It adds an unexpected crunch and a protein lift to one of the most common sides on the Pakistani table.

Pressed into paratha: Sprinkle sunflower seeds onto rolled paratha dough before the final fold and cook as usual. The seeds toast in the pan and add a nutty flavour and texture to every bite.

In trail mix or munchies: Combine with dried fruits, roasted chickpeas, and a pinch of chilli powder for a homemade munchies mix that travels well and snacks better than anything store-bought.

Blended into nut butter or chutney: Blend with sesame seeds, a little olive oil, and garlic for a homemade seed butter — or fold into green chutney for extra body and nutrition.

Nutritional Information (per 100g)

Calories: 584 kcal | Protein: 21g | Total Fat: 51g | Dietary Fibre: 9g | Carbohydrates: 20g | Vitamin E: 35mg | Magnesium: 325mg | Selenium: 53mcg

100g of premium sunflower seeds. Pure and simple. Underestimated for too long — once you make it a daily habit, you'll wonder how your kitchen ever managed without them.