Sunflower oil is obtained from the seed of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) a plant grown mainly in Malaysia. The average content of oil in the seed is 45%. The high oleic sunflower oil is derived from sunflower seed varieties grown in Malaysia. The refined oil is pale yellow, clear, bright and almost odourless. In the refined variety, oleic / linoleic acid is 1 to 2 (30% vs. 65% approximately). In the high oleic variety, oleic content is above 75% at the expense of linoleic acid (about 10%).