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 91 of 97
| Product | Triggers | LEAP Phase |
|---|---|---|
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The Hershey Company — WHITE MINI EGGS
Cane Sugar, Sunflower, Safflower, Cow's Milk, Corn, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Coumarin/Vanillin, FD&C Yellow #5, Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Frito-Lay Company — HINT OF LIME FOOTBALL SHAPED FLAVORED TORTILLA CHIPS, HINT OF LIME
Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Cane Sugar, Cow's Milk, Whey, Lime, Garlic, Onion, Citric Acid, Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Simple Mills — MEDITERRANEAN HERB VEGGIE PITA CRACKERS, MEDITERRANEAN HERB
Cauliflower, Broccoli, Spinach, Tapioca, Sunflower, Garlic, Onion, Rosemary, Oregano, Black Pepper, Basil, Thyme
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
KIND Inc. — CRANBERRY ALMOND CEREAL, CRANBERRY ALMOND
Almond, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Cane Sugar, Cranberry, Honey, Oat, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum, Sunflower, Soybean
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. — COCONUT SPICE GRANOLA, COCONUT SPICE
Oat, Cane Sugar, Coconut, Sunflower, Pumpkin, Maple Sugar, Ginger, Vanilla, Coumarin/Vanillin, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Rosemary
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — ORIGINAL COOKIES IN CREAMY SMOOTH PUDDING SNACKS, ORIGINAL
Cow's Milk, Whey, Cane Sugar, Corn, Sunflower, Soybean, Canola/Rapeseed, Cocoa, Carrageenan, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Coumarin/Vanillin
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
The Kellogg Company — DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BUTTER WITH SUPER SEEDS & SEA SALT ORGANIC GRANOLA, DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BUTTER
Oat, Cane Sugar, Hazelnut, Sunflower, Cocoa, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Vanilla, Barley, Spelt, Rye, Rosemary
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
The Hershey Company — REESE'S, MINI STICKS, MINI CRISPY WAFERS, MILK CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER, MILK CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER
Cane Sugar, Cocoa, Cow's Milk, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Peanut, Wheat, Sunflower, Safflower, Whey, Yeast (Baker's), Coumarin/Vanillin
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Kellogg Company — CHIKN NUGGETS PLANT-BASED NUGGETS, CHIK'N NUGGETS
Wheat, Soybean, Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Yeast (Baker's), Tapioca, Cane Sugar, Onion, Garlic, Paprika, Citric Acid
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — STRAWBERRY BANANA ORGANIC FRUIT SMOOTHIE FILLED ENERGY BARS, STRAWBERRY BANANA
Cashew, Sunflower, Oat, Rice, Cane Sugar, Green Pea, Tapioca, Glycerin/Glycerol, Strawberry, Banana, Citric Acid, Beet
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Frito-Lay Company — ORGANIC YOGURT CRISPS, MIXED BERRY
Wheat, Sunflower, Cane Sugar, Cow's Milk, Yogurt, Whey, Blueberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Corn, Lemon, Rosemary
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — TART CHERRY BERRY ORGANIC FRUIT SMOOTHIE FILLED ENERGY BARS, TART CHERRY BERRY
Cashew, Sunflower, Oat, Cane Sugar, Rice, Date, Green Pea, Glycerin/Glycerol, Tapioca, Cherry, Citric Acid, Apple
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc. — BOOM CHOCOLATTA CORE MOCHA & CARAMEL WITH FUDGE FLAKES, GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE COOKIES & A GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE COOKIE CORE NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT, BOOM CHOCOLATTA CORE
Almond, Cane Sugar, Coconut, Corn, Cocoa, Rice, Soybean, Sunflower, Vanilla, Carrageenan, Lecithin (Soy), Coffee
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
The Quaker Oats Company — PROTEIN INSTANT OATMEAL
Oat, Cane Sugar, Whey, Cow's Milk, Almond, Cranberry, Rice, Sunflower, Canola/Rapeseed, Safflower, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
General Mills, Inc. — NUT & SEED CRUNCHY GRANOLA BARS, VANILLA ALMOND
Sunflower, Pumpkin, Almond, Cane Sugar, Oat, Corn, Rice, Honey, Canola/Rapeseed, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean, Rosemary
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Amy's Kitchen Inc. — CHEDDAR CHEESE MADE WITH ORGANIC TOFU, VEGETABLES & CHEESE BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE WRAP, CHEDDAR CHEESE
Soybean, Wheat, White Potato, Onion, Cow's Milk, Tomato, Sunflower, Safflower, Yeast (Baker's), Garlic, Honey, Black Pepper
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Kellogg Company — ZESTY RANCH CHIK'N VEGAN NUGGETS, ZESTY RANCH
Wheat, Soybean, Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, White Potato, Onion, Garlic, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid, Yeast (Baker's), Paprika
|
12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Clif Bar and Company — BANANA CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ORGANIC NUT BUTTER FILLED ENERGY BARS, BANANA CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
Peanut, Cashew, Oat, Rice, Cane Sugar, Date, Green Pea, Glycerin/Glycerol, Tapioca, Cocoa, Banana, Sunflower
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. — ROTISSERIE SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST, ROTISSERIE SEASONED
Chicken, Corn, Cane Sugar, Yeast (Baker's), Tapioca, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Sunflower, Carrageenan, Benzoic Acid, Lemon
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
|
Kellogg Company — BREAKFAST BITES WITH VEGAN EGG & SAUSAGE, VEGAN EGG & SAUSAGE
Wheat, Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Soybean, Yeast (Baker's), Onion, Potato, Garlic, Sesame, Paprika, Cane Sugar
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Clif Bar and Company — BLUEBERRY ALMOND BUTTER ORGANIC NUT BUTTER FILLED ENERGY BARS, BLUEBERRY ALMOND BUTTER
Almond, Cashew, Oat, Rice, Sunflower, Green Pea, Date, Cane Sugar, Tapioca, Glycerin/Glycerol, Blueberry, Coconut
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Amy's Kitchen Inc. — TORTILLA CASSEROLE & BLACK BEANS MADE WITH ORGANIC TOMATOES & BLACK BEANS BOWLS, TORTILLA CASSEROLE & BLACK BEANS
Corn, Tomato, Onion, Safflower, Sunflower, Coriander/Cilantro, Garlic, Lime, Grape, Chili Pepper, Black Pepper, Capsaicin
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Pepsico Inc. — Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins, & Almonds 12 Ounce Plastic Bag
Oat, Wheat, Cane Sugar, Grape, Canola/Rapeseed, Whey, Cow's Milk, Almond, Glycerin/Glycerol, Honey, Coconut, Sunflower
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Campbell Soup Company — PLUM KIDS, SLAM DUNX, ORGANIC VANILLA WHEAT STICKS WITH YOGURT DIP, VANILLA COCONUT, VANILLA COCONUT
Wheat, Cane Sugar, Coconut, Yogurt, Cow's Milk, Whey, Corn, Vanilla, Coumarin/Vanillin, Sunflower, Lecithin (Soy), Soybean
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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Frito-Lay Company — FLAVORED TORTILLA CHIPS, HINT OF LIME
Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Cane Sugar, Cow's Milk, Whey, Lime, Garlic, Onion, Citric Acid, Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5
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12 | Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided |
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