IN WHAT MONTH ARE SUNFLOWER SEEDS PLANTED?
Sunflower seed's technical name is Helianthus annuus. Turkish Sunflower seeds are actually a fruit. We get it from the sunflower seed plant.
What Are The Growing Contidions Of Turkish Sunflower Seeds
It may take 100-150 days to grow sunflowers. As a climate, it is resistant to dry weather conditions. For germination, the soil temperature must be at least 8-10 °C. It should be grown in soils rich in organic matter.
In our country, most Turkish sunflower seeds are grown in the Marmara region. It is grown especially in Tekirdağ, Edirne, Konya, Kırklareli and Adana.
In the world, it is grown in Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, China, Romania, Bulgaria, and Tanzania.
Farmers plant it in April in the northern hemisphere. But, in the southern hemisphere, they plant in September or October.
Benefits Of Turkish Sunflower Seed
Turkish Sunflower seeds contain a high amount of oil in their content. It is healthy when consumed in the right amount. It is generally recommended to consume a handful. Thanks to the fatty acids in their content. It increases the feeling of satiety.
We get necessary vitamins and minerals by consumption of sunflower seeds. These; E is B1, B5, and folic acid.
Especially black roasted sunflower seeds have the effect of lowering bad cholesterol. It fights against cardiovascular diseases.
Consumption of Turkish sunflower seeds also has spiritual benefits. Consumption of Turkish sunflower seeds releases happiness hormones in humans. It is especially recommended for individuals with depression. It is also good for panic attacks.
It helps to lower the sugar level in the blood. It minimizes the formation of protein synthesis in the later stages of life.
It contributes to the functioning of the thyroid glands with its salt minerals.
Details Of Turkish Roasted Sunflower Seeds
Turkish salted sunflower seeds contain a high amount of oil. For this reason, factories prefer sunflower seeds in the oil production sector. We accept it within the scope of food and beverage as a category. It's a kind of nut.
Roasted sunflower seeds are usually consumed as a snack. We can find it blended with salty, unsalted, peppered, and various sauces in the market. Roasted sunflower seeds are also used in bakery products and pastries.
How To Roasted Turkish Salted Sunflower Seeds
Turkish salted sunflower seeds are one of the most popular types. Your thyroid glands work with the consumption of Turkish roasted sunflower seeds. In this way, it regulates the working system of metabolism.
You can roast sunflower seeds that you buy raw under home conditions:
- Place the Sunflower Seeds on the baking tray and set the oven temperature to 170-180 degrees.
- Sprinkle one tablespoon of flour on the seeds on the baking tray while roasting.
- Mix about a handful of salt with a glass of water. Pour this brine over the beans in the tray and smear all the beans.
- Roast the sunflower seeds as much as you want. It usually takes 15-20 minutes.
What Is Inside the Lunar Core?
As a nutritional value, energy has a value of 2390 kJ (570 kcal). Ingredients in sunflower seeds:
Carbohydrate, Sugar, Fat, Saturated fat, Monounsaturated fat, Polyunsaturated fat, Protein, Thiamine (Vit. B1), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Niacin (Vit. B3), Pantothenic acid (Vit. B5), Vitamin B6, Folic acid (Vit. B9), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc.