Sunflower Shoots
Sunflower shoot / Helianthus
Nutty, crisp shoots with body and character.
Flavour profile
Used for
- Growth time
- 10 d
- Shelf life
- 7 d
- Energy
- 51 kcal
- Protein
- 4.1 g
Overview
Taste
Sunflower seeds, light and crisp nutty flavor, mild bitterness and sweetness. The whole plant is edible, both stem and leaf.
Appearance
White stem with green leaves.
Origin
Originates from North America, Mexico and Peru, later Europe.
Culinary use
Salads, green bowls, sandwiches and as a protein-rich snack.
How we grow it
Grown hydroponically in closed climate chambers — without soil and without pesticides. In stacked layers from floor to ceiling at our farm in Ringsted.
Learn moreStorage & handling
Keep refrigerated at 2–5 °C. Delivered living, so it stays fresh significantly longer than cut greens. Rinse only just before serving.
Packaging & formats
FSC-certified, waterproof cardboard packaging with minimal plastic — sorted and recycled as paper waste.
Nutrition facts / Per 100 g
Microgreens often contain significantly higher concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants than the mature plant.
Energy
51kcal
Protein
4.1g
Carbohydrates
3.7g
Dietary fiber
2.1g
Fat
2.2g
Vitamins
- Vitamin C23 mg29% DV
- Vitamin E4.2 mg28% DV
- Folate112 µg28% DV
- Vitamin B60.2 mg12% DV
Minerals
- Potassium312 mg9% DV
- Magnesium58 mg14% DV
- Iron2.0 mg11% DV
- Zinc1.2 mg11% DV
% DV = percentage of the recommended daily intake for an adult. Indicative average values per 100 g based on international analyses of raw microgreens (USDA FoodData Central et al.).
Packaging & formats
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