This time of year, the sight always takes my breath away: acres and acres of sunflowers in full bloom, smiling at the sun as we drive through rural areas of ...

The kernel is the "meat" that has been removed from the outer shell (or hull) of a sunflower seed, say experts. When we eat sunflower seeds, we have to crack the shell open to get to the kernel.

This seed is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, notably linoleic acid, which has been linked with health benefits.

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