Sunflowers are an increasingly important oil crop today, with cultivators that yield either monounsaturated or poly saturated oil and, cooking oil is now being recycled for fuel. Sunflower Seeds is going also for Bird Feed. Sunflower kernels/seeds are usually consumed as nourishing refreshment rather than as part of a complete/fully fledged meal. Sunflower seeds are also used as a garnish in various cuisines. The seeds are sprouted and eaten as part of salads. In contemporary times sunflower seeds are available in wide ranging flavours such as barbeque, sour cream & onion, Cajun, ranch and hot & spicy.