For a savoury breakfast, look for a glass bottle rather than a jar: Auchan Bio describes its 75 cl virgin sunflower oil as coming in a glass bottle. If you’re happy with a blend, Lesieur Touche d’Olive also comes in glass, but contains 80% sunflower oil and 20% extra virgin olive oil. Check the ingredients and packaging for the specific product before you buy.
If you want to dress up a savoury breakfast with sunflower oil and no other added oils, check both the ingredients and whether it’s described as coming in a “glass bottle”. Auchan describes its 75 cl Auchan Bio virgin sunflower oil this way.
For eggs, toast or vegetables, you might prefer a blend that also contains olive oil. Lesieur says Touche d’Olive combines 80% sunflower oil with 20% extra virgin olive oil in a tinted glass bottle.
If size matters more to you, Lesieur and Aldi France are among the brands offering 1 L sunflower oil products. Check the packaging material separately if you’re looking for glass.
For a savoury breakfast, first decide whether you want pure sunflower oil or a blend. Then check the packaging and size of the specific product.
| What to check | Things to look for | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Glass packaging | Look for an explicit reference to glass on the product page or label. Also check that it’s a bottle if that format matters to you. | I want to use a glass bottle, rather than choosing a jar when bottles are the usual format for these products. Around 45% of shoppers would prioritise confirmed glass packaging. |
| Ingredients | Read the product description and ingredients list. If it’s a blend, check the proportion of each oil. | For dressing my toast or vegetables, I want to make an informed choice between pure sunflower oil and a blend with olive oil. Ingredients would be the main deciding factor for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Size | Compare the net quantity and the suggested uses, particularly for dressing or cooking. | If I use oil often, I’m looking for a size that suits my needs, even if I have to check the packaging separately. Around 22% of shoppers would put size at the top of their list. |
The glass-packaged products described by Auchan and Lesieur come in bottles. Searching only for the word “jar” could rule out relevant options.
Search for “sunflower oil glass bottle”, then confirm the packaging material on the product page or label.
Lesieur Touche d’Olive also contains extra virgin olive oil, so its ingredients are different from those of an oil made solely from sunflower seeds.
Read the ingredients list. Lesieur states that this product contains 80% sunflower oil and 20% extra virgin olive oil.
The name and size of an oil product aren’t enough to confirm that its bottle is made of glass.
Check the packaging material for the exact product on its product page or label.
Storage instructions for Auchan Bio and Cauvin sunflower oils say to protect them from light and heat.
Follow the instructions on your bottle and keep it sealed in a cool, dry place, away from a sunny window or hob.
These products show how ingredients and packaging can differ. Always check the details of the bottle you’re thinking of buying.
75 cl of organic virgin sunflower oil, which Auchan describes as coming in a glass bottle.
75 cl of organic virgin sunflower oil sold by Auchan.
75 cl of organic virgin sunflower oil sold by E.Leclerc for dressing and cooking.
Two different options: Cœur de Tournesol is sunflower oil, while Touche d’Olive is a blend sold in tinted glass.
Aldi France describes its 1 L Dilecta sunflower oil as suitable for dressing, cooking and frying.
Look for a glass bottle instead: Auchan describes its 75 cl Auchan Bio virgin sunflower oil as coming in one. Lesieur also says Touche d’Olive comes in a tinted glass bottle, but this product contains olive oil too.
Choose virgin sunflower oil if you want sunflower oil without a blend of other oils. Auchan says its Auchan Bio product is suitable for dressing. If you’re happy with a blend, check the proportions: Lesieur says Touche d’Olive contains 80% sunflower oil and 20% extra virgin olive oil.
Seal the bottle and follow the instructions on its label. Auchan’s product pages for its virgin sunflower oils recommend keeping them away from light and heat. Cauvin’s product page also says to store it in a cool place.
Check details such as the product description, ingredients, net quantity, nutritional information and relevant date marking. The DGCCRF lists these among the details required on pre-packed food labels. For this choice, also check separately whether the packaging is described as glass.
According to the DGCCRF, there’s no general requirement to label the origin of food products sold in France and the European Union, although some categories have their own rules. If origin matters to you, read the details for the specific product rather than assuming it from the brand name.