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Heliaflor® is made from hulled organic sunflower kernels – in a two-stage, purely physical process that largely preserves the valuable constituents of the sunflower kernel. From press cake to fine protein powder, the entire production takes place in Germany.
Step 1: special cold pressing
The starting point is hulled organic sunflower kernels from EU agriculture, grown on GMO-free land. They are partially de-oiled using a patent-pending cold-pressing process. The resulting sunflower kernel press cake is the basis for Heliaflor®.
Step 2: kryonert® fine milling
The press cake is then finely milled in the absence of oxygen in a specially developed, temperature-controlled process that is gentle on the product – referred to at AOT as kryonert®. The controlled, oxygen-free milling prevents heat and oxidation from destroying valuable constituents.
Why this matters
Conventional milling and extraction processes often expose proteins to high temperatures or chemical solvents. Both can alter the native structure of the protein and break down sensitive accompanying substances. The kryonert® process is purely physical and solvent-free – the proteins remain native, and important secondary plant compounds such as polyphenols are preserved.
Difference between Heliaflor® 45 and Heliaflor® 55
Both variants undergo the same cold pressing and kryonert® fine milling. For Heliaflor® 55, an additional production step is added before the final fine milling: CO₂ extraction, which further reduces the fat content and thereby increases the protein content of the overall product – to min. 55%, compared with min. 45% for Heliaflor® 45.
Quality features at a glance
- Organic sunflower kernels from EU agriculture
- GMO-free growing areas
- Sustainable use of production resources
- Gentle kryonert® manufacturing technology
- Purely physical processes to preserve the native protein
- Preservation of important secondary plant compounds such as polyphenols
- Free from solvents and chemical additives
- Entire production in Germany
Conclusion
Two production steps, one goal: a plant-based protein that retains its natural structure and its valuable accompanying substances. This is exactly what makes Heliaflor® a functional, native sunflower protein for baked goods, meat alternatives, shakes and many other applications.
