Sunflower in Grocery Products
Sunflower is an MRT 176 panel substance found in 2,409 of the 20,682 products in our database. Here's every product we've analyzed that contains it.
2,409
Products Found
11.6%
Of All Products
16
Low Risk (0-2)
2,316
High Risk (5+)
Risk Distribution
How products containing Sunflower break down by total trigger count:
16
0.7%
Low Risk (0-2 triggers)
77
3.2%
Moderate (3-4 triggers)
2,316
96.1%
High Risk (5+ triggers)
Sunflower appears in 12% of all grocery products, primarily as sunflower oil and sunflower lecithin. Its prevalence has surged in recent years as manufacturers switched from soy-based ingredients to sunflower-based alternatives in response to soy allergy concerns.
Ironically, this shift means that many products marketed as “soy-free” have simply replaced one MRT-tested substance with another. Sunflower lecithin is now the default emulsifier in many “clean label” and organic products.
If sunflower is on your reactive list, you’ll find it in plant-based milks, snack bars, chocolate, potato chips, and cooking oils. Check labels carefully — sunflower lecithin is often listed in small print at the end of ingredient lists.
Related Reading
All Products Containing Sunflower — Page 83 of 97
| Product | Triggers | LEAP Phase |
|---|---|---|
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Whole Foods Market, Inc. — DUTCH PUFFY PANCAKE BITES, DUTCH
Egg White, Egg Yolk, Wheat, Cane Sugar, Cow's Milk, Sunflower, Rice, Vanilla, Citric Acid
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Nestle USA Inc. — GRAB AND GO NUTRITIONAL DRINK, CREAMY STRAWBERRY, CREAMY STRAWBERRY
Corn, Cane Sugar, Cow's Milk, Whey, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Soybean, Carrageenan, FD&C Red #3
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
McCormick & Company, Inc. — GARLIC & CRUSHED HERBS WITH SALT & PEPPER GRILLING SEASONING, GARLIC & CRUSHED HERBS WITH SALT & PEPPER
Garlic, Black Pepper, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Chili Pepper, Basil, Onion, Sunflower
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Conagra Brands, Inc. — CHOCOLATE VANILLA PUDDING, CHOCOLATE VANILLA
Cow's Milk, Cane Sugar, Corn, Sunflower, Soybean, Cocoa, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Coumarin/Vanillin
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Frito-Lay Company — TANGY PICKLE TORTILLA CHIPS, TANGY PICKLE
Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, MSG, Garlic, Onion, Citric Acid, Dill, Cow's Milk
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
The Hershey Company — EXTRA CREAMY MILK CHOCOLATE FILLED WITH STRAWBERRY CREME HEARTS, EXTRA CREAMY MILK CHOCOLATE FILLED WITH STRAWBERRY CREME
Cane Sugar, Cow's Milk, Cocoa, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Sunflower, Safflower, Corn, FD&C Red #40
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — LEMON PEPPER ORGANIC MARINADE, LEMON PEPPER
Sunflower, Apple, Lemon, Cane Sugar, Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Corn, Turmeric
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
P. K. Kinder Co., Inc. — AVOCADO LIME RUB, AVOCADO LIME
Garlic, Onion, Cane Sugar, Rice, Avocado, Tapioca, Citric Acid, Lime, Sunflower
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Kellogg Company US — Kashi Chewy Bars Almond Snickerdoodle 1.23oz
Almond, Cane Sugar, Cinnamon, Glycerin/Glycerol, Honey, Oat, Rice, Rosemary, Sunflower
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9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Conagra Brands Inc — POPPY COCK Original Popcorn, 7 OZ
Corn, Cane Sugar, Almond, Cashew, Cow's Milk, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Kellogg Company US — Kashi Organic Cereal Berry Crumble 10.8oz
Oat, Cane Sugar, Wheat, Sunflower, Corn, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Carrot
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
ORGANIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WAFFLES
Wheat, Soybean, Cane Sugar, Strawberry, Rice, Sunflower, Pear, Lecithin (Soy), Vanilla
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
COOKIE BUTTER PREMIUM ICE CREAM
Cow's Milk, Cane Sugar, Wheat, Soybean, Lecithin (Soy), Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Cinnamon, Citric Acid
|
9 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
KETO DELUXE MIX
Almond, Walnut, Pumpkin, Cow's Milk, Cranberry, Corn, Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Pistachio, Coconut
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Hormel Foods Corporation — SMOOTHIE
Cane Sugar, Corn, Cow's Milk, Canola/Rapeseed, Whey, Sunflower, Citric Acid, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, FD&C Red #40
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
McCormick & Company, Inc. — SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST SEASONING MIX
Onion, Black Pepper, Thyme, Sage, Cane Sugar, Garlic, Yeast (Baker's), Citric Acid, Sunflower, Corn
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — ICED OATMEAL COOKIE ORGANIC BAKED WHOLE GRAIN ENERGY SNACK BARS, ICED OATMEAL COOKIE
Rice, Oat, Soybean, Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Cocoa, Lecithin (Soy), Corn, Cinnamon, Rosemary
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ORGANIC NUT BUTTER FILLED ENERGY BARS, CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
Peanut, Oat, Rice, Cane Sugar, Date, Green Pea, Sunflower, Tapioca, Glycerin/Glycerol, Cocoa
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — PEANUT BUTTER ORGANIC NUT BUTTER FILLED ENERGY BARS, PEANUT BUTTER
Peanut, Oat, Rice, Date, Cane Sugar, Tapioca, Green Pea, Sunflower, Glycerin/Glycerol, Lecithin (Soy)
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ORGANIC NUT BUTTER FILLED ENERGY BARS, CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
Peanut, Oat, Rice, Date, Sunflower, Green Pea, Cane Sugar, Tapioca, Cocoa, Glycerin/Glycerol
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — TOMATO & MASCARPONE
Tomato, Cow's Milk, Citric Acid, Sunflower, Onion, Cane Sugar, Corn, Garlic, Basil, Black Pepper
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
ANNIE'S HOMEGROWN — ORGANIC COOKIES 'N CREAM ICE CREAM BETWEEN CHOCOLATE WAFERS MINI SANDWICHES, COOKIES 'N CREAM ICE CREAM
Cow's Milk, Cane Sugar, Wheat, Sunflower, Cocoa, Vanilla, Coumarin/Vanillin, Tapioca, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Wholesome Sweeteners, Inc. — RASPBERRY, LEMON & ORANGE ORGANIC DELISHFISH ASSORTED MINIS CANDY, RASPBERRY, LEMON & ORANGE
Cane Sugar, Tapioca, Apple, Citric Acid, Sunflower, Carrot, Pumpkin, Raspberry, Lemon, Orange
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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The Kellogg Company — CINNAMON & SUGAR FLAVORED POTATO CRISPS, CINNAMON & SUGAR
Potato, Corn, Soybean, Sunflower, Rice, Cane Sugar, Fructose, Cinnamon, Citric Acid, Whey
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Whole Foods Market, Inc. — ORGANIC CREAMY HARISSA - STYLE HOT & SPICY DRESSING, CREAMY HARISSA - STYLE
Sunflower, Apple, Coriander/Cilantro, Cumin, Chili Pepper, Capsaicin, Garlic, Cane Sugar, Egg Yolk, Lemon
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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