Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil
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Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil is a refined cooking oil, nearly all sunflower oil with added vitamins A and D and an antioxidant additive. It scores [F]CC5: nutrition reaches only a middle grade thanks to the added vitamins, ingredients lose a little for the additive, and risk is highest because pure fat is dense in calories. Use it measured, in small amounts.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- Refined Sunflower Oil
- TBHQ (E319): Antioxidant
- Vitamin A: Micronutrient
- Vitamin D: Micronutrient
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 900 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 100 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Trans fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 335 mg |
| Vitamin A | 750 µg |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 µg |
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What to know about Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil
Pure fat with vitamins A and D added
A 1 L (910 g) bottle of refined sunflower oil, declared as 99.99% of the contents. The rest is TBHQ (E319) as an antioxidant, plus vitamin A and vitamin D added as micronutrients. It is sold as an everyday cooking oil for sautéing and deep frying, and the pack leans on being India's best-selling sunflower oil.
Per 100 g it is 900 kcal and 99.99 g fat, with no protein, carbohydrate, sugar or sodium. Saturated fat is declared as not more than 15 g and trans fat as not more than 1 g. One 10 g serve has 90 kcal, about 10 g fat, 75 mcg vitamin A and 1.125 mcg vitamin D. The bottle holds about 91 such serves.
The front promises fortification with vitamins A and D, linoleic acid and natural tocopherols, and the fortification is real. The back also says the oil contains omega-3, while the nutrition panel declares omega-3 as 0. CleanPlate scores it [F]CC5.
Why Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil scores [F]CC5
Nutrition is a C only because of added vitamins A and D; without them it would be an E. Ingredients are a C after TBHQ costs points, and risk is a 5 on 900 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 900 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
There is no protein, fibre, carbohydrate or sodium, and the energy is 900 kcal per 100 g. The grade rests on the added vitamins A and D, which lift it from an E to a C. Per 10 g serve that is 75 mcg vitamin A and 1.125 mcg vitamin D.
Vitamin E is printed on the panel as 3,350 mcg per serve, but it is not in the ingredient list as an added nutrient.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Refined Sunflower Oil
- Main fat
- Refined Sunflower Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- TBHQ
02 Ingredient integrity: why C
The list is short and simple: refined sunflower oil at 99.99%, then TBHQ (E319), vitamin A and vitamin D. There is no hydrogenated fat, so the declared trans fat is accepted, and no claim is found hollow.
TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant and costs ingredient points. No percentage is given for the vitamins, which is a small label gap.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Saturated fat
- 15 g
- Trans fat
- 1 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Energy is the largest part of the risk number: 900 kcal per 100 g, or 90 kcal in one 10 g serve. Saturated fat, declared as not more than 15 g per 100 g, and trans fat, not more than 1 g per 100 g, add to it.
Sugar and sodium are 0 g and play no part. The grade of 5 reflects a food that is pure fat, so the amount used matters more than anything else.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (15g)
- −Red flag: Contains trans fat (1g)
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil live up to its claims?
The vitamin A and D fortification holds. The linoleic acid, omega-3, tocopherol and everyday-use claims are true in part but framed, and omega-3 is declared as 0 on the panel.
- On the packHolds
“Fortified with Vitamins A & D”
Vitamin A and vitamin D are both listed as added micronutrients. A 10 g serve has 75 mcg vitamin A and 1.125 mcg vitamin D.
- On the packBe careful
“Contains linoleic acid, helps maintain cholesterol”
The panel gives omega-6 at a minimum of 50 g per 100 g, so linoleic acid is present. The same oil carries up to 15 g saturated fat and up to 1 g trans fat per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Contains Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid”
The back of the pack says the oil contains omega-3, but the nutrition panel declares omega-3 as 0.
- On the packBe careful
“Contains tocopherols, natural antioxidants”
Vitamin E is printed at 3,350 mcg per 10 g serve. The oil also has TBHQ (E319) added as an antioxidant.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Ideal for everyday consumption”
It suits everyday cooking as a measured fat. It is 900 kcal per 100 g, so 10 g is 90 kcal and the amount matters.
What's in Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil?
Refined sunflower oil makes up 99.99% of the list. The additions are TBHQ as an antioxidant and vitamins A and D. Watch the energy density and the trans fat limit.
The ingredient list, read for you
Refined sunflower oil makes up 99.99% of the pack, so this is a single-oil product. TBHQ (E319) is there to slow the oil going rancid, and vitamin A and vitamin D are added as micronutrients. No amounts are given for these three.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy densityConcern
900 kcal per 100 g, 90 kcal in one 10 g serve. This is the biggest driver of the risk grade.
- Trans fatConcern
Declared as not more than 1 g per 100 g, so up to 0.1 g in a 10 g serve. No hydrogenated fat is listed, but the limit still counts in the risk grade.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
Declared as not more than 15 g per 100 g, about 1.5 g in a 10 g serve.
- TBHQ (E319)Worth watching
A synthetic antioxidant that costs ingredient points.
- Vitamins A and DFine
Added at 75 mcg and 1.125 mcg per 10 g serve. They are what lift the nutrition grade.
What it doesn’t have
- Omega-3 is declared as 0 on the panel, though the back of the pack says the oil contains it.
- No percentage is given for TBHQ or for the added vitamins in the ingredient list.
Who should eat Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil?
Rarely for most adults as a free-pour fat, and the same for children and anyone watching weight or blood sugar. One 10 g spoonful has 90 kcal.
- Most adultsRarely
Pure fat at 900 kcal per 100 g, so measure by the spoon, 90 kcal per 10 g.
- ChildrenRarely
Up to 15 g saturated fat per 100 g and added TBHQ.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
No sugar or carbohydrate, but 90 kcal per 10 g adds up fast.
- Weight managementRarely
Every 10 g spoonful is 90 kcal with no protein or fibre.
Recipes with Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil
Measure the oil by the spoon for tadka, sautéing or shallow frying. One 10 g spoon is 90 kcal, so the amount decides the dish's calories.
Onion and tomato tadka
Start dals and curries with one measured 10 g spoon, which is 90 kcal for the whole pot's base.
Shallow-fried vegetables
Brush the pan with a thin film rather than pooling the oil, since each 10 g adds 90 kcal.
Deep-fried snacks, occasionally
The listing says it suits deep frying. Fried food soaks up fat, so keep it as an occasional dish.
Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil?
Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil is a refined cooking oil, nearly all sunflower oil with added vitamins A and D and an antioxidant additive. It scores [F]CC5: nutrition reaches only a middle grade thanks to the added vitamins, ingredients lose a little for the additive, and risk is highest because pure fat is dense in calories. Use it measured, in small amounts. Nutrition C, ingredients C, load risk 5; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil?
Per 100 g, Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil has 900 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 100 g fat and 15 g saturated fat. One serve (10 g, about one spoonful) has 90 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil?
4 ingredients, in label order: Refined Sunflower Oil, TBHQ (E319): Antioxidant, Vitamin A: Micronutrient, Vitamin D: Micronutrient. Flagged: TBHQ (low concern).
Does Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 4 need care. "Contains linoleic acid, helps maintain cholesterol" needs care: The panel gives omega-6 at a minimum of 50 g per 100 g, so linoleic acid is present. The same oil carries up to 15 g saturated fat and up to 1 g trans fat per 100 g. "Contains Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid" needs care: The back of the pack says the oil contains omega-3, but the nutrition panel declares omega-3 as 0.
Who should limit Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil?
Most adults: rarely. Pure fat at 900 kcal per 100 g, so measure by the spoon, 90 kcal per 10 g. Children: rarely. Up to 15 g saturated fat per 100 g and added TBHQ. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. No sugar or carbohydrate, but 90 kcal per 10 g adds up fast.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil have?
Per 100 g, Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil has 0 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 15 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
