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A field of sunflowers in Tuscany, Italy. The sunflower is raised commercially for its oil, but is also a fascinating garden plant. The large flower head, holding the oil-bearing seeds, can measure up to 30 cm/12 in across, and turns throughout the day in order to face toward the sun.
Butter substitute made from animal fats and/or vegetable oils. The French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouries invented margarine in 1889. Today, margarines are usually made with vegetable oils, such as soya, corn, or sunflower oil, giving a product low in saturated fats (see polyunsaturate) and fortified with vitamins A and D.
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