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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Sunflower Sprouts |
| Scientific name | Helianthus annuus |
| Family / Genus | Asteraceae / — |
| Produce category | Sprout / Microgreen |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7480 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 10.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (Generic Commercial Mix) | 70% | The most widely used type for commercial sunflower sprouts. Characterized by thin, easily removable hulls, high oil content, tender texture, and a rich, nutty flavor. Excellent germination rates and u |
| Peredovik | 15% | A specific Black Oil Sunflower Seed cultivar highly favored for sprouting. Known for its robust growth, high yield of tender sprouts, and consistent nutty flavor. Offers reliable germination and relat |
| Mammoth Grey Stripe | 8% | A large, striped sunflower seed cultivar sometimes used for sprouts. Produces larger sprouts with a slightly different texture. Hulls are thicker and can be more challenging to remove, making it less |
| Titan | 4% | Another large, striped sunflower seed cultivar. Similar to Mammoth Grey Stripe, it yields substantial sprouts but shares the challenge of thicker hulls. Offers a distinct, robust flavor profile and im |
| Russian Giant (Sprouting Type) | 3% | A large-seeded variety, often striped, that can be used for sprouting. When selected for sprouting, it offers large, crunchy sprouts. Hull removal can be a consideration, similar to other striped vari |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-producing commodities. Even low levels can cause significant quality degradation.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producing, non-odor producing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by health and culinary trends
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Pack sizes
- 4 oz
- 5 oz
- 1 lb
- 5 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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