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Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil

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A realistic serve of Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil (10 g, the pack's serve) has 90 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 0 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 900 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 100 g fat, 21 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar, 0 g fibre and 0 mg sodium.

Summary

Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil is a refined oil blend sold on its oryzanol and cholesterol claims. It scores [F]CC5: nutrition rests on added vitamins A and D, ingredients lose points for TBHQ, and risk is high on saturated and trans fat. Measure it by the spoon and do not rely on the heart claim.

Full summary

Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil

Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil scores [F]CC5 on CleanPlate: nutrition C, ingredients C, load risk 5.

The [F] flag means added vitamins or minerals lift its nutrition grade.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Fat: 100 g per 100 g, 100% of the calories, of which 21 g is saturated.
Added sugar0 g
Saturated fat21 g
Sodium0 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High saturated fat (21g); Contains trans fat (2g)
In its favour
No added sugar; Low sodium
On the pack
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care

Last reviewed November 3, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

5 listed
  • Refined Edible Ricebran Oil
  • Refined Edible Sunflower Oil
  • Antioxidant (TBHQ)
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D2
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil pack, front view

0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

Score and nutrition facts for Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil:

FFortifiedHigh saturated fatHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
CNutrition densityCIngredient integrity5Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy900 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Total sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre0 g
Total fat100 g
Saturated fat21 g
Trans fat2 g
Sodium0 mg
Oryzanol800 mg
Vitamin E50 mg
Vitamin A750.8 µg
Vitamin D11.3 µg
Highlighted values exceed the FSSAI and UK front of pack thresholds.

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Why Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil scores [F]CC5

Nutrition is a C only because of added vitamins A and D, and ingredients are a C with TBHQ costing points. Risk is a 5, driven by 21 g saturated fat and 2 g trans fat per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
0 g
Fibre
0 g
Vitamins and minerals
4 declared
Energy
900 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why C

There is no protein, fibre or carbohydrate: the oil is 100 g fat and 900 kcal per 100 g. The grade comes from the micronutrients, which add 2 points: 50 mg natural vitamin E, 800 mg oryzanol, and added vitamin A (750.75 mcg) and vitamin D (11.25 mcg) per 100 g.

Without the fortification the grade would fall to an E, so the added vitamins are what lift it.

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.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
C

Mixed processing and additives

Base
Refined Edible Ricebran Oil
Main fat
Refined Edible Ricebran...
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
1
Flagged
TBHQ

02 Ingredient integrity: why C

The list is short: refined rice bran oil, refined sunflower oil, TBHQ, vitamin A and vitamin D2. Both oils are refined, and the percentages (80% and 20%) are shown on the front print but not in the ingredient statement itself.

TBHQ is an antioxidant additive and costs ingredient points. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so the declared trans fat is accepted as printed. No label-integrity penalty applies.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
5

Very high risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
0 mg
Saturated fat
21 g
Trans fat
2 g

03 Load risk: why 5

Saturated fat is 21 g per 100 g, well over the 5 g high line, and trans fat is 2 g per 100 g. Together with energy at 900 kcal per 100 g, these set the risk grade at 5.

Sugar and sodium are 0, so they play no part. One 10 g serve carries 2.1 g saturated fat and 0.2 g trans fat.

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 (21g)
  • Red flag: Contains trans fat (2g)
  • Red flag: Contains TBHQ

Green flags

  • Green flag: No added sugar
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Does Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil live up to its claims?

The oryzanol and the added vitamins hold. The cholesterol and heart claims are true-but-framed, since the oil has 21 g saturated fat per 100 g, and the retailer page names canola, which the pack does not.

  • Product name

    “Sundrop Heart”

    Be careful

    The name promises a heart benefit, but the panel shows 21 g saturated fat and 2 g trans fat per 100 g. The oryzanol, 800 mg per 100 g, is real.

  • On the pack

    “Contains 8000ppm Oryzanol”

    Holds

    The panel shows 800 mg oryzanol per 100 g, which is 8000 ppm.

  • On the pack

    “Fortified with Vitamins A & D”

    Holds

    Vitamin A and vitamin D2 are in the ingredient list. The panel shows 750.75 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D per 100 g, so 75 mcg and 1.1 mcg in a 10 g serve.

  • On the pack

    “Scientifically proven to reduce cholesterol in 30 days”

    Be careful

    The pack credits oryzanol and cites research by Apollo Hospitals. The same oil has 21 g saturated fat per 100 g, so the claim is framed around one ingredient.

  • Retail listing

    “Canola Oil and Sunflower Oil, rich in Omega 3”

    Be careful

    The retailer page shows a canola and sunflower blend rich in omega 3, the pack shows 80% rice bran oil and 20% sunflower oil, with no canola. Omega-3 is 0.4 g per 100 g against 37.8 g omega-6.

What's in Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil?

Rice bran oil and sunflower oil lead, followed by the antioxidant TBHQ and added vitamins A and D2. TBHQ is the one additive to watch.

How we rate additives →

5 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 low concern.

The ingredient list, read for you

Refined rice bran oil comes first, then refined sunflower oil, so the blend is mostly rice bran oil. The front print gives the split as 80% and 20% by weight, though the ingredient statement shows no percentages. TBHQ keeps the oil from going rancid, and vitamin A and vitamin D2 are added to fortify it.

The label numbers, read for you

The numbers that decide the score are fat: 100 g fat, 21 g saturated and 2 g trans per 100 g, at 900 kcal. A 10 g serve gives 90 kcal, 2.1 g saturated fat and 0.2 g trans fat.

Protein, carbohydrate, sugar, fibre and sodium are all 0. Omega-6 is 37.8 g per 100 g and omega-3 only 0.4 g. Per 100 g there are 800 mg oryzanol, 50 mg vitamin E, 750.75 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D.

What the additives do

TBHQ (low concern): stops oils going rancid. A synthetic antioxidant that stops oils from going rancid. Permitted within limits, but common in heavily processed, oil-rich foods. More on TBHQ.

Ingredients to watch

  • Antioxidant (TBHQ, INS 319)Fine

    Slows the oil going rancid, which keeps it stable on the shelf and in the pan. It costs ingredient points.

What it doesn’t have

  • The ingredient statement gives no percentage split; the 80% and 20% appear only on the front print.
  • No protein, fibre or sodium: expected for an oil, but nothing besides the added vitamins lifts the nutrition grade.

What to know about Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil

A heart-claim oil carrying 2 g trans fat

A refined cooking oil blend of rice bran oil and sunflower oil, with the antioxidant TBHQ and added vitamins A and D2. The front print gives the split as 80% rice bran oil and 20% sunflower oil by weight. It is bought by households who want an everyday frying and curry oil with a heart-health promise built on oryzanol.

What you get is a pure fat: 900 kcal and 100 g fat per 100 g, with no protein, carbohydrate, sugar or sodium. The panel shows 800 mg oryzanol and 50 mg natural vitamin E per 100 g, plus added vitamins A and D. What it costs is on the fat side: 21 g saturated fat and 2 g trans fat per 100 g. One 10 g serve is 90 kcal.

The name and front panel lean on heart health and cholesterol. The oryzanol and the added vitamins are real, but the oil is a source of saturated fat and declares trans fat, and TBHQ costs ingredient points. CleanPlate scores it [F]CC5.

Who should eat Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil?

Rarely is the most the numbers allow for any group, with 21 g saturated fat and 2 g trans fat per 100 g. In practice, use it by the spoon.

  • Most adultsRarely

    21 g saturated fat and 2 g trans fat per 100 g, so use only by the spoon.

  • ChildrenRarely

    2 g trans fat per 100 g and 2.1 g saturated fat in a 10 g serve.

  • Diabetes or prediabetesRarely

    No sugar or carbohydrate, but 21 g saturated fat per 100 g.

  • Weight managementRarely

    900 kcal per 100 g, so 90 kcal in every 10 g.

Recipes with Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil

Use it for sauteing, curries and frying, but measure it: 10 g is 90 kcal, so a spoon less in the pan trims energy and saturated fat directly.

Everyday sabzi saute

Measure 10 g, 90 kcal, for a pan of vegetables rather than pouring from the bottle.

Curries and gravies

Use the oil for the first tempering and keep it to a spoon or two, since each 10 g adds 2.1 g saturated fat.

Occasional shallow frying

Keep fried food to now and then, because the oil is 900 kcal per 100 g whatever you cook in it.

Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil: common questions

Is Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil healthy?

Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil is high in saturated fat and calories, so it is best kept as a rare treat.

How many calories and how much protein are in Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil?

Per 100 g, Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil has 900 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 100 g fat and 21 g saturated fat. One serve (10 g, the pack's serve) has 90 kcal and 0 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil?

5 ingredients, in label order: Refined Edible Ricebran Oil, Refined Edible Sunflower Oil, Antioxidant (TBHQ), Vitamin A, Vitamin D2. Flagged: TBHQ (low concern).

Does Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "Sundrop Heart" needs care: The name promises a heart benefit, but the panel shows 21 g saturated fat and 2 g trans fat per 100 g. The oryzanol, 800 mg per 100 g, is real. "Scientifically proven to reduce cholesterol in 30 days" needs care: The pack credits oryzanol and cites research by Apollo Hospitals. The same oil has 21 g saturated fat per 100 g, so the claim is framed around one ingredient.

Who should limit Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil?

Most adults: rarely. 21 g saturated fat and 2 g trans fat per 100 g, so use only by the spoon. Children: rarely. 2 g trans fat per 100 g and 2.1 g saturated fat in a 10 g serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. No sugar or carbohydrate, but 21 g saturated fat per 100 g.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil have?

Per 100 g, Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil has 0 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 21 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.

What does the CC5 score mean for Sundrop Heart Rice Bran & Sunflower Blended Cooking Oil?

The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (C) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (5) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: There is no protein, fibre or carbohydrate: the oil is 100 g fat and 900 kcal per 100 g. The grade comes from the micronutrients, which add 2 points: 50 mg natural vitamin E, 800 mg oryzanol, and added vitamin A (750.75 mcg) and vitamin D (11.25 mcg) per 100 g. Ingredients: The list is short: refined rice bran oil, refined sunflower oil, TBHQ, vitamin A and vitamin D2. Both oils are refined, and the percentages (80% and 20%) are shown on the front print but not in the ingredient statement itself. Load risk: Saturated fat is 21 g per 100 g, well over the 5 g high line, and trans fat is 2 g per 100 g. Together with energy at 900 kcal per 100 g, these set the risk grade at 5.

Last reviewed November 3, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.

Label read on 3 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.

Score history (1)
DateScoreMethodWhy
3 November 2026CC5v5.0First scored

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