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.
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All Products Containing Sunflower — Page 84 of 97
| Product | Triggers | LEAP Phase |
|---|---|---|
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Frito-Lay Company — FRIED PORK SKINS, HOT'N SPICY
Pork, Sunflower, Cane Sugar, MSG, Onion, Garlic, Paprika, Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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ORGANIC DIPPED MILK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL GRANOLA BAR
Oat, Cow's Milk, Cocoa, Cane Sugar, Soybean, Lecithin (Soy), Vanilla, Tapioca, Rice, Sunflower
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Clif Bar and Company — S'MORES WHOLE NUTRITION BAR, S'MORES
Rice, Oat, Cane Sugar, Soybean, Cocoa, Sunflower, Barley, Malt, Lecithin (Soy), Cinnamon
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Frito-Lay Company — POP WORKS & COMPANY, BIRTHDAY CAKE POPCORN
Corn, Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Canola/Rapeseed, Cow's Milk, Cocoa, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Vanilla, Coumarin/Vanillin
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — CHEDDAR CHICKS FLAVORED ORGANIC CHEESE CRACKERS, CHEDDAR CHICKS
Wheat, Sunflower, Safflower, Cow's Milk, Yeast (Baker's), Cane Sugar, Paprika, Onion, Garlic, Celery
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
The Hershey Company — COOKIES 'N' CREME BUNNIES BARS, COOKIES 'N' CREME
Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Safflower, Cow's Milk, Corn, Wheat, Cocoa, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Fructose
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — CRUNCHY COCONUT BUTTERFLY SHRIMP, CRUNCHY COCONUT
Shrimp, Wheat, Coconut, Sunflower, Corn, Cane Sugar, Yeast (Baker's), Garlic, Onion, Citric Acid
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Pepsico Inc. — Quaker Real Medleys Cherry Pistachio Oatmeal 2.57 Ounce Cup
Oat, Wheat, Cane Sugar, Cherry, Sunflower, Pistachio, Rye, Barley, Quinoa, Cranberry
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
The Hershey Company — PEANUT BUTTER ENROBED IN WHITE CREME HEARTS,, PEANUT BUTTER ENROBED IN WHITE CREME
Peanut, Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Safflower, Cow's Milk, Corn, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Coumarin/Vanillin, Citric Acid
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — GREEN GODDESS ORGANIC DRESSING & DIP, GREEN GODDESS
Sunflower, Lemon, Grape, Apple, Spinach, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Black Pepper, Parsley
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Amy's Kitchen Inc. — COUNTRY CHEDDAR MADE WITH ORGANIC PASTA, BROCCOLI & POTATOES BOWLS, COUNTRY CHEDDAR
Wheat, Broccoli, Potato, Cow's Milk, American Cheese, Rice, Safflower, Sunflower, Mustard, Black Pepper
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10 | 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 |
|
The Hershey Company — HERSHEY'S, DROPS, COOKIES N CREME, COOKIES N CREME
Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Safflower, Cow's Milk, Corn, Wheat, Cocoa, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Fructose
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — CHOCOLATE CHIP MINIS SNACK-SIZE ENERGY BAR, CHOCOLATE CHIP
Rice, Oat, Cane Sugar, Soybean, Cocoa, Sunflower, Barley, Malt, Lecithin (Soy), Cinnamon
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Frito-Lay Company — BUTTER PUFFED CORN SNACKS, BUTTER
Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Whey, Cow's Milk, MSG, Turmeric, Yeast (Baker's), Garlic, Onion
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Amy's Kitchen Inc. — MEXICAN CASSEROLE MADE WITH ORGANIC CORN & BLACK BEANS, MEXICAN CASSEROLE
Corn, Lime, Onion, Tomato, Olive, Safflower, Sunflower, Garlic, Coriander/Cilantro, Black Pepper
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
P. K. Kinder Co., Inc. — THE TACO BLEND WITH LIME & ANCHO CHILLI SEASONING
Chili Pepper, Cumin, Oregano, Onion, Garlic, Cane Sugar, Lime, Citric Acid, Rice, Sunflower
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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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
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — FLAMINGO BEACH RUBY COUVERTURE CHIPS MIXED WITH ROASTED & SALTED ALMONDS, DRY ROASTED & SALTED PISTACHIOS & SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES TRAIL MIX, FLAMINGO BEACH
Almond, Pistachio, Cranberry, Cane Sugar, Cocoa, Cow's Milk, Citric Acid, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Sunflower
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
The Hershey Company — COOKIES'N'CREME EGGS
Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Safflower, Cow's Milk, Corn, Wheat, Cocoa, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Fructose
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — CHOCOLATE CHIP ENERGY BAR, CHOCOLATE CHIP
Rice, Oat, Cane Sugar, Soybean, Cocoa, Barley, Malt, Sunflower, Lecithin (Soy), Cinnamon
|
10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Frito-Lay Company — HOT'N SPICY CHICHARRONES FRIED PORK SKINS, HOT'N SPICY
Pork, Sunflower, Cane Sugar, MSG, Onion, Garlic, Paprika, Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
General Mills, Inc. — OLD EL PASO, SOUR CREAM SEASONING MIX, MILD, MILD
Corn, Cow's Milk, Onion, Whey, Garlic, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid, Canola/Rapeseed, Soybean, Sunflower
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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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 Hershey Company — MINT CANDY WITH CANDY BITS
Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Safflower, Cow's Milk, Corn, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Mint/Menthol, FD&C Red #40, Coumarin/Vanillin
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10 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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