Nut & Seed
Sunflower Seed
About This Entry
Sunflower seeds have a mild, slightly sweet nuttiness that turns toasty when roasted, popular as a snack and salad topping — that freshness pairs with Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- carrot
- flaxseed
- pumpkin seed
- wheat flour
At a Glance
Group
Edible Seeds
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Helianthus annuus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Sunflower Seed
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Edible Seeds
- Scientific name
- Helianthus annuus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent